Real Madrid vs Manchester City prediction comes before Champions League 1/8-finals matchup. This game will be played on Wednesday, February 26, at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain. In this match preview, we bring you the best betting tips and correct score predictions based on the analysis of these two teams.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Real Madrid haven’t been playing very well in the last couple of weeks. This team has lost to Levante in the previous round. And before that, they played a draw with Celta. They also got defeated by Real Sociedad in the Spanish Cup earlier this month.
Manchester City, on the other hand, have been in a winning form with two wins in a row. Still, the biggest news coming from this team is that they might have to stay away from the Champions League in the next two years. The UEFA has banned Manchester City for breaching the FFP rules. Although they have the right to appeal, Manchester City might end up without a place in the top continental competition for two years. This means that this season might be their last chance to win the title before the ban.
This also means that this might be their last chance to win the Champions League with Pep Guardiola at the helm. The Spanish manager has a contract that expires in 2021. This is another incentive for this team to win this competition.
They definitely have the player quality to do that, but what’s got to worry them is that they don’t have a very good experience with the Champions League. And in the 1/8-final, they’re taking on Real Madrid, the team that’s won more Champions League titles than any other team.
For all these reasons, pundits are expecting a close duel in Madrid. Still, bookmakers think Manchester City will be the site that will advance to the quarterfinal. At the moment, it seems that the reigning Premier League champion has a stronger team than Los Blancos.
The only biggest problem for Manchester City is that they will miss Raheem Sterling. In Real Madrid, the only absentee is Eden Hazard. Even without these guys on the pitch, a very entertaining game is expected.
Our Real Madrid vs Manchester City Prediction: Draw
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Correct Score Prediction: 2:2
Real Madrid Form and Latest News
Los Blancos aren’t in a very impressive form but they definitely have the player quality to do well in this game, especially because Real Madrid is playing in front of their own crowd. This team has always been very good at home. In La Liga, they are still without a home defeat this season. The same is the case when it comes to their performances in the Champions League during the group stage.
Manchester City Form and Latest News
Manchester City won their previous two games, but before that, they were in a poor form. They have practically already lost the title race with Liverpool in the Premier League, meaning that their no.1 priority at the moment is the Champions League trophy.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid predicted lineup: Courtois – Varane, Ramos, Carvajal, Mendy – Casemiro, Kroos, Modric, Valverde – Bale, Benzema
Manchester City predicted lineup: Ederson – Laporte, Stones, Walker, Mendy – Fernandinho, De Bruyne, Rodri – Mahrez, Bernardo Silva, Aguero
Other Real Madrid vs Manchester City betting tips:
BTS @1.50
Over 2.5 goals @1.61