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Man City - Real Madrid
UEFA Champions League - Etihad Stadium
2nd Round
*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
The second leg of the Champions League semi-finals between Manchester City and Real Madrid is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17th, and it will be an exciting duel. So, read our preview of this match and our top football betting tips for it.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid Predictions for the Champions League
If you want to check out some of our best Champions League betting tips, including the Manchester City vs Real Madrid duel, you are in the right place:
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Manchester City to Win
This is the biggest test yet for Manchester City this season and probably the biggest game of Guardiola's career at the club since Man City is the favourite to win and get to the final, where they would have a very beatable opponent, whoever of the two Milan clubs goes through.
Yes, Real Madrid is the defending champion and they seem to always find a way to win, but this is a game where Man City has everything to succeed, including home court. So, our first Manchester City vs Real Madrid prediction is for the Citizens to win the game.
Erling Haaland to Score Anytime
The ‘robot’, as some Manchester City fans call him, bagged 33 goals in 33 league fixtures and is looking like a firm favorite for the Golden Boot this season. If it wasn’t for Lionel Messi’s tremendous run in the World Cup, we’re sure that Erling would’ve been a frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or as well.
Many people are questioning whether or not he can perform under pressure and this game will show what he is made of. We believe in Man City and in the young Norvewegian, which is why our second Manchester City vs Real Madrid prediction is for Haaland to score at any time.
Essential Manchester City vs Real Madrid Odds & H2H Stats
After you go through our Manchester City vs Real Madrid predictions, let's take a close look at the odds and stats for this game.
Head to Head
09/05/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Real Madrid
Man City
1
1
04/05/22
UEFA Champions League UCL
Real Madrid
Man City
3
1
26/04/22
UEFA Champions League UCL
Man City
Real Madrid
4
3
07/08/20
UEFA Champions League UCL
Man City
Real Madrid
2
1
26/02/20
UEFA Champions League UCL
Real Madrid
Man City
1
2
Last Five - Man City
03/06/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Man Utd
Man City
1
2
W
28/05/23
England Premier League EPL
Brentford
Man City
1
0
L
24/05/23
England Premier League EPL
Brighton
Man City
1
1
D
21/05/23
England Premier League EPL
Chelsea
Man City
0
1
W
17/05/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Real Madrid
Man City
0
4
W
Last Five - Real Madrid
04/06/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid
1
1
D
27/05/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Sevilla
Real Madrid
1
2
W
24/05/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid
1
2
W
21/05/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Valencia
Real Madrid
1
0
L
17/05/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Man City
Real Madrid
4
0
L
Manchester City odds: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.90% Probability
Draw odds: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.20% Probability
Real Madrid odds: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.20% Probability
It is clear from these odds that Manchester City are the expected winners with a 61.90% win probability. Meanwhile, the main candidate to be the First Goalscorer in this game is Erling Haaland at 13/5 (3.60) odds, which comes to a 27.80% probability. Also, the most likely Correct Score for this duel is a 2-1 Man City win at 15/2 (8.50) odds – 11.80% probability.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid Preview: News, Form, and Possible Lineups
Read all the latest news and updates on both teams ahead of their Champions League duel, including our predicted Manchester City vs Real Madrid lineups:
Manchester City
After the last weekend's results in Premier League, Man City is one step close to defending their title and only a miracle would stop them from doing so since they need three points from their remaining three games. On top of that, the team is close to reaching the Champions League final and all they have to do to get their is beat the defending champions, Real Madrid.
When it comes to team news, only Nathan Ake is on the sidelines with an injury right now.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup:
Ederson – Walker, Dias, Akanji – Stones, Rodri – Silva, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Grealish – Haaland
Real Madrid
The season for Real Madrid basically boils down to this one game. Yes, Real Madrid did already win some trophies this season, including Copa del Rey, but when it comes to the big two, La Liga and Champions League, one is already out of their reach as Barcelona will be the new champion of Spain. Still, Real Madrid has a chance to lift the biggest European trophy.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid will likely have a full team at their disposal as they are free of injuries and suspensions right now.
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup:
Courtois – Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Alaba – Kroos, Camavinga, Modric – Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Jr
Starting Lineups
Man City
Real Madrid
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to Watch: Erling Haaland
With the matchup tied ahead of the second leg in Manchester, all eyes will be on Erling Haaland and whether he can help his team break the tie and reach the Champions League final.
The Norwegian phenom has been absolutely amazing so far this season, scoring a total of 52 goals in 48 appearances for Man City in all competitions. So, if there is one player who could decide this duel, it is Erling Haaland.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid FAQ
- What is the venue of the second leg? The venue of the game is Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
- When is the match kicking off? The match is kicking off at 8 pm BST on Wednesday, May 17th.
- What was the score in the first leg? The first leg between these teams ended in a 1-1 draw.