Manchester City vs. Real Madrid: Preview and betting tips

Wednesday night will offer quite possibly the biggest game of this Champions League season. Manchester City will challenge Real Madrid in England after a 1-1 draw in Spain. What to expect from the rematch and what to bet on?

Manchester City are very comfortable, which was evident in the first game between them, in which they outplayed their opponents. It has won 16 of the past 18 matches across all competitions, taking the other two to draws. He is now 22 matches without a loss.

Real Madrid are not that great, on the other hand they are specialists in the Champions League, which they won last year. However, it has only won three of its last six matches, the La Liga title already going to Barcelona. Madrid have won the Copa del Rey.

Manchester’s key figures

On the home side, Erling Haaland is firing on all cylinders, with 52 goals and eight assists so far. Kevin De Bruyne is also in great form, the Belgian midfielder has struck ten times and assisted 27 goals.

Real’s key figures

The visitors stand on the performance of Karim Benzema, the French striker and winner of the last Ballon d’Or has netted 29 goals and assisted six times. Rocket Vinicius has over 20 goals and assists, with the Brazilian winger boasting a 23+21 record.

What to expect and what to bet on?

With the form of Haaland and De Bruyne, there is no need to dissect why the Citizens are so key. They have struck more than once in 13 of their past 15 games, and with 92 shots they have the Premier League’s best offensive record by nine goals.

Moreover, Real’s defence is not as solid as it was in the days of Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos. It has kept a clean sheet only once in the past six games. With 32 goals conceded, it has the worst defensive record in the top 4 of La Liga.

Considering the Citizens’ dominance in their opening game, the home advantage and the quality factor of Haaland with De Bruyne in TOP form, I think Manchester will advance after regulation time.

Source: UEFA