Manchester City vs Real Madrid. Champions League Match Prediction

On Tuesday, March 17, Manchester City and Real Madrid will face off in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The match will take place at Etihad Stadium.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Manchester City vs Real Madrid facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Manchester City vs Real Madrid

Manchester City

The Citizens suffered a dismal performance in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie against Real Madrid, losing 3-0 away. This result leaves Manchester City with little hope of advancing to the next round of the European Cup, but in front of their home fans, Pep Guardiola's men will certainly put forth every effort to stage an incredible comeback. The Manchester team has already managed to upset Los Blancos in the main stage of the current tournament, so there's no doubt they are capable of defeating their title-winning opponents, but overcoming a three-goal deficit will be extremely difficult for the hosts.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid produced a remarkable first leg against Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16, scoring three unanswered goals thanks to a superb hat-trick from Federico Valverde. Los Blancos could have even scored a fourth in the second half, but Vinicius Junior missed a penalty, leaving Manchester City hoping for a comeback in the return leg. Now, despite missing many key players, Álvaro Arbeloa's side can take the result in the second leg and will be looking to maintain their lead. The visitors certainly can't afford to relax, given the strength and class of their opponents.

Manchester City vs Real Madrid facts

• In the first match of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League, Real Madrid defeated Manchester City on their home field with a score of 3:0;
• Before this, the last time the opponents met each other in the main stage of this Champions League competition: Manchester City defeated Real with a score of 2:1;
• In four of the last five matches between the teams in the Champions League, the bet on Over (2.5) came in;
• Also, in four of the last five matches between the opponents, the bet on “both teams to score” was successful;
• Real Madrid have won three of their last five matches against Manchester City in the Champions League.

Odds from download 1xbet

1xbet, a well-known bookmaker among football fans, is offering its clients the following odds for this Champions League Round of 16 second leg: 1.46 for a Manchester City win, 5.66 for a draw, and 5.26 for a Real Madrid victory. Download 1xbet to your phone and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

This clash remains the focal point of the Champions League Round of 16, and Manchester City will certainly have a chance to rekindle the momentum despite their crushing defeat in the first leg. It's crucial for the Citizens to score first in the home return, while Real Madrid's main objective will be to demonstrate a reliable and disciplined performance at home. Hopefully, Guardiola's side will at least be able to stage a comeback and delight their fans with a victory, meaning a bet on the Handicap 1(-1) at odds of 1.73.