Manchester City vs Real Madrid Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 15, 2024 at 1:36 PM

Modified at :April 15, 2024 at 1:37 PM

Los Blancos are yet to taste victory at the Etihad

Manchester City won against Luton resulted in an emphatic 5-1 win, with contributions from Mateo Kovacic, Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Josko Gvardiol complementing an own goal by Daiki Hashioka. This was followed by a thrilling 3-3 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, where City’s early lead was overturned twice before ultimately settling for a draw.

Real Madrid secured a recent narrow 1-0 win against Mallorca further solidifying their position in the LaLiga title race, emphasizing their relentless pursuit of silverware. They came from behind in the first-leg to end the match 3-3. In their last five games, Real Madrid have won four and drawn one. Madrid will look to avoid another defeat against City at the Etihad.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 18 April 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Etihad Stadium

Form

Man City (in all competitions): D-W-D-D-W

Real Madrid (in all competitions): W-D-D-D-W

Players to Watch

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Haaland’s debut season was marked by a prolific goal-scoring spree, proved instrumental in igniting City’s pursuit of European glory. Haaland’s impact has been pivotal in fueling the club’s ambitions to clinch the ultimate prize in European football. As he gears up for another campaign, Haaland aims to replicate his success and secure a second consecutive title. With seven goal involvements to his name in the competition, he remains a potent threat on the pitch.

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Jude Bellingham has emerged as a potential thorn in Pep Guardiola’s plans for the upcoming clash against Madrid. With four assists in the UEFA Champions League, he ranks second highest in the competition. Moreover, Bellingham is making waves in La Liga, leading the scoring charts with an impressive tally of 16 goals. His dynamic performances suggest that he could pose a significant challenge to any tactical setup devised by Guardiola.

Match Facts

Manchester City could become just the second team to eliminate Real Madrid in two consecutive knockout stages.
Real Madrid have progressed in only two of their previous 10 knockout matches after failing to win the first leg.
This will be the eighth meeting between Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti in the Champions League.

Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Manchester City to win 1-0, 2-0 or 3-0 – 5/2 with Paddy Power
Tip 2: Real Madrid to win 3-2, 4-2 or 5-2 – 25/1 with Paddy Power
Tip 3: Both teams to score – 8/13 with Bet365

Injury & Team News

John Stones missed the weekend fixture, but there’s optimism surrounding his availability for this upcoming match. Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake made their return to the bench in the previous game. Pep Guardiola’s squad has no fresh injury worries.

Aurelien Tchouameni will be unavailable due to suspension following his yellow card in the first leg. Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba are ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 11

Man City wins – 4

Real Madrid wins – 3

Draws – 4

Predicted Lineup

Man City predicted lineup (3-2-4-1):

Ederson; Stones, Akanji, Dias; Lewis, Rodri; Silva, Foden, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-1-2):

Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr

Match prediction for Manchester City vs Real Madrid

With the away goals rule no longer in play, the balance of this tie is delicately set for the second leg. While Real Madrid’s history indicates formidable offensive capabilities, the current home strength and impressive form of Manchester City will make this encounter more interesting. The first-leg was a thriller with both teams scoring 3 goals each.

Prediction: Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid

Telecast

India – Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – UEFA.com

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