UCL Betting Tips: Manchester City vs Real Madrid
The Champions League quarter-final round concludes on Wednesday, and our betting tips are set for the highly anticipated second leg between defending champions Manchester City and record winners Real Madrid at the Etihad.
Both sides played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg last week, leaving the tie wide open. City, however, come into this leg as favourites, and a win on Wednesday will keep them on course for an unprecedented feat: winning the treble in consecutive seasons.
While the visitors present the ultimate challenge in this competition, City will be confident of their chances after prepping for this tie with a 5-1 victory over Luton Town at the weekend to move two points clear at the top of the Premier League. The Cityzens’ Champions League campaign has been equally impressive, with the team scoring exactly three goals in every fixture, totalling 27 goals in nine games. Bet9ja has the hosts at 2.53 odds to score Over 2.5 goals again on Wednesday.
Their home record is particularly noteworthy. A win on Wednesday would also make it 42 consecutive home games unbeaten for City, tying a record set way back between 1919 and 1921.
Real Madrid: A Scoring Streak to Rival City’s
Real Madrid, however, are no pushovers. They currently sit atop La Liga, eight points clear, following a 1-0 win over Mallorca this past weekend. Los Blancos also possess a potent attack to rival City’s, having netted 21 goals in the Champions League so far. They also come into this game with a remarkable record of scoring in 29 successive games in all competitions.
This scoring streak, combined with the fact that City have conceded seven goals across their last four games, suggests Los Blancos will fancy their chances of finding the back of the net at the Etihad.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
17/04 20:00 Manchester City – Real Madrid Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.50 (Bet9ja)
Looking at the stats and form of both teams, a high-scoring encounter appears likely. Manchester City’s penchant for 3-goal hauls and Real Madrid’s attacking threat suggest the goals will flow.
This tie has historically been high-scoring. Last season’s semi-final clash produced six goals inside regulation time across both legs, and we have already seen that number matched in the first leg. Both teams have demonstrated they are more than capable of breaching each other’s defences, making another goal-rich match highly probable at the Etihad on Wednesday.
With odds of 1.50 on Bet9ja for Over 2.5 Goals, this bet offers excellent value.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid - Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.50
Manchester City vs Real Madrid - Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.50Bonus Tip: Vinicius Junior to Have an Assist
In addition to the main betting tip, we also recommend a punt on Vinicius Junior to have an assist. The Brazilian winger has been in sparkling form, providing five assists from his six Champions League appearances. With doubts over Kyle Walker’s fitness, either Rico Lewis or John Stones will likely feature at right back for City, potentially giving Vinicius freedom to exploit the left wing. Given his current form with two assists in the reverse fixture at the Bernabeu, Vinicius Junior to have an assist on Wednesday night is a tempting option at a fantastic 7.00 odds on Bet9ja.
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