Real Madrid vs Manchester City Match Prediction, Probable Starting 11, Betting Odds

Despite their dominance in English football over the last few years, particularly under Pep Guardiola, the Cityzens have not quite been able to truly establish themselves as a force to reckon with in Europe.

The Sky Blues have made it to the final just once and lost to their Premier League rivals Chelsea. They now face the undisputed kings of Europe Real Madrid if they have to make it to another final.

Real Madrid have been the dominant side in the Champions League over the last decade winning the European crown five times in the last nine years. Los Blancos will fancy themselves for their 15th Champions League triumph in their history but are set to face a challenge from a red-hot Manchester City side managed by Pep Guardiola.

It should be a cracker of a game between two of the best teams in Europe. While Real Madrid are the European royalty with an unmatched pedigree, Manchester City are arguably the strongest side in Europe right now and look almost unbeatable.

Eder Militao will be a huge miss for Real Madrid due to a suspension. Left-back Ferland Mendy is also struggling to recover from a calf problem and is expected to miss out too.

But Luka Modric managed to play a part as a substitute in the Copa del Rey final after shaking off a hamstring concern. Nathan Ake could miss out for Manchester City having picked up a hamstring injury in the Cityzens’ win against Bournemouth.

Real Madrid vs Man City UCL Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid possible starting lineup (4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Camavinga; Valverde, Kroos, Modric; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Jr

Manchester City possible starting lineup (3-2-4-1): Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji; Stones, Rodri; Silva, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Grealish; Haaland

Real Madrid vs Man City Prediction

On paper, Manchester City look favourites over two legs. The Cityzens look stronger and have been in impeccable form as well. However, in the Champions League and that too at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid are a different team altogether. We predict a 1-1 draw.

Madrid vs Man City Recent form

Real Madrid have won five of their last six games in the Champions League while losing once. They have won four and lost two of their last six games across competitions.

Manchester City, on the other hand, have won five and drawn one of their last six games across competitions. They have won three and drawn three of their last six games in the Champions League.

Real Madrid vs Man City Head-To-Head Record

Real Madrid have clashed against Manchester City eight times in the past with each side winning thrice and two games ending in stalemates.

Real Madrid vs Man City Betting odds

Manchester City win – 11/10 (PP), 23/20 (Betfair), 61/50 (SBK)

Draw- 5/2 (PP), 13/5 (Betfair), 13/5 (SBK)

Real Madrid win – 11/5 (PP), 23/10 (Betfair), 23/10 (SBK)

Both teams to score – yes

First goalscorer prediction – Erling Haaland

Note: Betting is illegal in India, these tips are relevant for readers in UK and other countries