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Manchester City vs Real Madrid Betting Tips, Preview & Odds - Citizens look good to progress

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 05 Aug 2020

Ralph Staniforth 05 Aug 2020

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Man City beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg in Madrid
Man City are undefeated in their last 8 UEFA Champions League fixtures
Man City have seen BTTS in their last 5 UEFA Champions League games

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Manchester City entertain Spanish giants Real Madrid at the City of Manchester Stadium in a huge UEFA Champions League clash on Friday night. City emerged 2-1 winners in the first leg and only need a draw to reach the last eight.

Manchester City Form & News

Manchester City finished 2nd in the English Premier League, 18 points behind champions Liverpool. Pep Guardiola’s charges scored an impressive 102 goals in the competition, but lost nine matches to dent their title hopes.

City beat Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion 5-0 in the Premier League before a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley. They returned to winning ways with a 4-0 victory at Watford and 5-0 home success over relegated Norwich City.

Left-back Benjamin Mendy is suspended and striker Sergio Agüero is injured.

Real Madrid Form & News

Real Madrid claimed the La Liga title after finishing five points clear of fierce rivals Barcelona. Zinédine Zidane’s team won 10 of their last 11 fixtures to deservedley claim the title.

Los Blancos took down Athletic Bilbao, Alaves, Granada, and Villarreal before slipping to a 2-2 draw at Leganes in their final game of the campaign. Isco assisted both goals, which were converted by Sergio Ramos and Marco Asensio.

Influential centre-back and captain Sergio Ramos is suspended which is a major blow for Los Blancos. Left-back Marcelo is doubtful with Ferland Mendy his replacement if required.

Manchester City vs Real Madrid Head to Head

The two clubs have met five times in the UEFA Champions League, with Real Madrid holding a 2-1 advantage, with two draws.

City won 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Round of 16 tie. Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne scored for the English side after Isco’s opener. Sergio Ramos was shown a red card late on.

Manchester City vs Real Madrid Odds

Manchester City are priced at 1.72 to win, while Real Madrid are available at 4.30 to do the same. A draw pays 4.50.

Manchester City vs Real Madrid Match Up

Manchester City are determined the win the UEFA Champions League, something Real Madrid have won in three of the past four campaigns. Madrid have to score at least two goals on the night, so we should be in for an entertaining watch.

Manchester City vs Real Madrid Stats

Man City have won their last 7 home matches (English Premier League).
Man City have seen over 3.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 home matches (English Premier League).
Man City have scored 2+ goals in 13 of their last 16 matches (UEFA Champions League).
Man City have seen BTTS in their last 5 matches (UEFA Champions League).
Real Madrid have won 10 of their last 11 matches (La Liga).
Real Madrid have seen BTTS in their last 3 matches (La Liga).
Real Madrid have seen over 3.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches (UEFA Champions League).

Man City vs Real Madrid FAQ

Where can I watch the Man City vs Real Madrid live stream online?

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Where is Man City vs Real Madrid being played?

Man City vs Real Madrid is being played at the City of Manchester Stadium in England.

When is Man City vs Real Madrid being played?

Man City vs Real Madrid is being played at 21:00 SAST on Friday 7 August 2020.

What competition are Man City vs Real Madrid playing in?

Man City vs Real Madrid are playing in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

What happened the last time these sides met?

Man City won 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg, Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne scoring after Isco’s opener and Sergio Ramos sent off late on.

Verdict

Man City v Real Madrid

This should be a cracking match. Manchester City know a draw is enough, but Real Madrid will be up for it on Friday.

Draw

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Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town.

He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport.

Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa.

Ralph has been betting on sports for the last ten years. He’s knowledgeable on numerous topics including football, rugby, cricket, tennis and golf.

He supports Manchester United (football), Cheetahs (rugby), Knights (cricket) and has a newly found appreciation for Dominic Thiem on the tennis courts.