Real Madrid vs Manchester City prediction and betting tips on April 09, 2024
One of the quarter-final matches of the Champions League will be played on Tuesday in Madrid, where the local Real will host Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu. Here's the prediction for this match from Dailysports experts.
Real Madrid
Under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, the team has arguably resolved all issues in the Spanish championship and can now fully focus on the Champions League. Especially since fate has thrown them against arguably the strongest opponent, the winner of the previous edition. In the previous stage, the "Los Blancos" defeated the German Leipzig thanks to a minimal away victory, where the splendid performance of Andrei Lunin played a pivotal role. Heading into the match against "City," Carlo Ancelotti's proteges are coming off a home victory over Athletic Bilbao with a score of 2-0. Currently, Real leads their closest rivals from Barcelona by 8 points.
Manchester City
In contrast to their opponents, the championship race is in full swing for the "Citizens." For the first time in recent years, three teams are vying for victory in the English Premier League, and despite a more favorable schedule, Pep Guardiola's team is not necessarily considered the favorite. Last weekend, "City," albeit with some adventures, managed to defeat Crystal Palace away with a score of 4-2. Prior to that, midweek, Manchester City convincingly defeated the resilient Aston Villa at home with a score of 4-1. It's worth noting that in the previous stage of the Champions League, Pep Guardiola's lads had no problems. Fate gifted them a relatively easy draw - Danish Copenhagen. The "Cityzens" twice defeated the "Lions" with a score of 3-1.
Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History
- The teams crossed paths in the semi-finals of the previous edition, where "City," following a 1-1 draw away, crushed Real at home with a score of 4-0.
- Prior to that, in the semi-finals as well, the "Los Blancos" emerged victorious, defeating their opponents in extra time.
- Only in three out of the previous twelve matches did both teams fail to score.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to "City," estimating the guests' victory with odds of 2.54. We anticipate an exciting match, given the top-quality attacking lines. Therefore, a wager on "Both Teams to Score" with odds of 1.62 seems fitting.
