Man City vs Real Madrid Odds, Prediction, Lineups – Champions League Semifinals Leg 2
- Man City and Real Madrid meet in the decisive second leg of the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday
- The reverse fixture finished 1-1 at the Bernabeu
- Who prevails? Find the Man City vs Real Madrid odds, preview, and picks below
A spot in the showpiece next month in Istanbul is on the line as Manchester City welcomes Real Madrid to the Etihad Stadium for the second leg of the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday. The kick-off is scheduled for 3 PM ET with the English side favored in the Man City vs Real Madrid odds.
The first leg last Tuesday ended in a 1-1 stalemate at the Bernabeu, with no shortage of excitement. Vinicius put Los Blancos ahead in the first half with an absolute banger before Kevin De Bruyne produced a beauty of his own in the 67th minute to salvage a draw for City.
Man City vs Real Madrid Odds
| Matchup | Moneyline |
|---|---|
| Man City | -170 |
| Real Madrid | +450 |
| Draw | +340 |
The hosts are a heavy -170 favorite here for an implied win probability of 62.96%. That means a $100 bet would make you a profit of just $59. As for Madrid, they sit at +450 Champions League odds. This is the ninth meeting between the two European giants, with Los Blancos actually knocking out the Cityzens at this exact stage last season.
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How to Watch Man City vs Real Madrid
In the United States viewers can watch Manchester City vs Real Madrid on CBS, Univision, Fubo and Paramount+. In Canada, the game is available on DAZN.
Man City vs Real Madrid Preview
It’s been another fantastic campaign for City. Not only are they on the verge of making the UCL final, but Pep Guardiola’s side has the chance to win the treble. With Arsenal slipping up over the weekend, the Sky Blues are now four points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a game in hand, making them huge favorites in the EPL odds. They also face Manchester United in the FA Cup final in early June.
Nevertheless, the focus will surely be on the competition City has yet to conquer. The EPL title-holders were in the final back in 2020-21 but lost to Chelsea. The hope is Erling Haaland can be the difference-maker when it comes down to it.
🗣️Bernardo Silva: "If Haaland wins the Premier League and Champions League, you can put him in the Ballon d'Or discussion, and you can also talk about Vini Jr if Real Madrid win the Champions League.
But generally, it's between Messi and whoever wins the Champions League." pic.twitter.com/OHrrAvAGxE
— Football Talk (@FootballTalkHQ) May 16, 2023
He was actually rather poor in the first leg against Madrid but with a Champions League-best 12 goals this term, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him play an integral part Wednesday.
Having already lost the La Liga title to rivals Barcelona, Madrid will undoubtedly be hungry to win a record 15th Champions League title. Of course, they’re also the reigning champions, having beaten Liverpool in the final last May.
🎙️ "My legacy is exceptional already"
Pep Guardiola says the emotions will be high in tomorrow's crucial #UCL semi-final second leg against Real Madrid ⏳ pic.twitter.com/Mj2XwIE2Ey
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 16, 2023
Carlo Ancelotti’s side is coming off a win at the weekend, snatching three points from Getafe. Marco Asensio produced the goods in the second half but Los Blancos should’ve had more. History isn’t exactly on their side for this second leg, going winless in their last four visits to Manchester City in the UCL. That includes two defeats and two draws.
Man City vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Stats
| 2.4 | Goals Per Game | 2.4 |
| 12 | Shots | 13.1 |
| 644.9 | Passes | 610.1 |
| WWWDW | Recent Form | WLWDW |
Man City vs Real Madrid Projected Lineups & Injuries
Man City Projected Starting XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji; Stones, Rodri; Silva, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland
Injuries: Ake
Real Madrid Projected Starting XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Alaba; Kroos, Camavinga, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Jr
Injuries: None
Both clubs are basically at full strength. Nathan Ake is the only player not fully fit for City, while Madrid has no health concerns.
Man City vs Real Madrid Picks
The Cityzens rarely lose on home soil, tasting defeat just once at the Etihad in 2022-23. They dominated the first half last week and the goals tend to come in bunches in front of their supporters. Expect Haaland to make his presence felt as the hosts move on to their second final in three years.
Pick: Man City (-170), Erling Haaland anytime scorer (-190)
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