Real Madrid vs Arsenal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2024-25

Los Blancos will take on the Gunners in the second leg of the quarterfinals in the Champions League.

Los Blancos suffered a huge defeat in the first leg as they were completely outclassed by the Gunners. Real Madrid were lucky not to concede more than three goals as Thibaut Courtois made some brilliant saves in the game. Los Blancos have a great record at the Bernabeu in the Champions League.

They will look to make a comeback in the second leg. Madrid were the favourites in this tie. But now, the Gunners have a great opportunity to make it into the semifinals.

This season has been full of ups and downs for Carlo Ancelotti’s men. The players and the coaching staff are under a lot of pressure. The home team will have to play their best game of the season to make a comeback on Thursday.

⏪ Last time out against Real Madrid…An unforgettable evening in north London 🤩 pic.twitter.com/gyyci7I3TU

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 15, 2025

Mikel Arteta’s men won the first leg in a dominating fashion. They deserved to score more goals. Arsenal are unbeaten against Real Madrid and will hope to keep their record intact against them when both teams lock horns in the second leg.

After the first leg win, the tables have turned. Now the Gunners are the favourites to go into the Semi-Final. During these kinds of fixtures, Arteta prefers to play low block. Surely, he will make a plan to counter Madrid’s attacking prowess. This will be a mouthwatering clash, for sure.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu
• Date: Thursday, 17 April
• Kick-Off Time: 12:30 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

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

Arsenal (in all competitions): D-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Bellingham stands out as a versatile midfielder with an incredible ability to get into the box and score goals. His agility and skill near the opponent’s box make him a game-changer in those situations. Additionally, he has exceptional game vision and outstanding associative skills.

Even though his performance was very poor in the first leg, the England international is capable of bouncing back from the defeat. He excels in identifying gaps between players in the opponent’s defensive formation. At home, his role will be crucial for Madrid as they have to come back from a three-goal deficit.

This season, he has played 41 games, in which he scored 12 goals and provided 11 assists.

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Rice is quick to spot potential threats and dangerous progressions of attack. He reacts aggressively in order to eliminate dangers in his zone. Aside from winning the ball through physical challenges on opposing players, Rice is an adept reader of the game.

He is constantly focused on cutting out passing lanes. Rice has more to offer than just the average physically imposing and defensive-minded player on the field. He understands the game well.

He possesses the qualities as a player to contribute and benefit the team in all phases of the game. This season, he has played 44 games, in which he scored seven goals and provided eleven assists.

Match Facts

• When Arsenal lead 0-1 away, they win in 80% of their matches
• The average number of goals in meetings between Real Madrid and Arsenal is 1.8
• The winner of the last meeting were Arsenal

Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Real Madrid to win this fixture – 4/6 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy and Andiry Lunin are all injured for the Los Blancos. Eduardo Camavinga will be suspended for this match as he got a red card in the first leg. The rest of the players are fit to play.

🔜🏟️🤍 The Bernabéu, again.

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 14, 2025

The Gunners will miss Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to injuries.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 6

Real Madrid: 0

Arsenal: 3

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Alaba; Rodrygo, Modric, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Vinicius, Mbappe

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

David Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Martinelli

Match Prediction

The Los Blancos have never defeated the Gunners. They will look to beat them in the second leg. But they have to do it in a dominating fashion as they are three goals behind them.

At home, Real Madrid have a great record in the Champions League. They have to be at their best to make a comeback. Most probably, Real will win this leg.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Arsenal

Telecast

India: Sony Sports Network, SONY LIV

UK: TNT Sports

USA: fubo TV

Nigeria: SuperSport

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