After a thrilling 3-2 first-leg win over Manchester City in England, Real Madrid hosts the Citizens at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday. City has won just once in six visits to the Spanish capital. Can Pep turn things around in this clash? Our Real Madrid vs Man City prediction guide provides pre-match updates for this clash.
Real Madrid vs Man City Match Information
- Competition: UEFA Champions League 2024/25, Knockout Play-offs (2nd leg)
- Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
- Date: 19 February 2025
- Time: 20:00 GMT on Wednesday
Real Madrid vs Man City Odds to Win
Bookmakers have released the following Man City vs Real Madrid odds, outlining the probabilities for this epic battle:
- Real Madrid to Win @ 1.83 (4/5)
- Draw @ 4.33 (10/3)
- Man City to Win @ 3.60 (13/5)
RMA – MCI: H2H
In their last five matches, Real Madrid won two, Manchester City won once, and the other two matches ended in draws.
- Man City 2-3 Real Madrid (11 February 2025)
- Man City 1-1 Real Madrid (17 April 2024)
- Real Madrid 3-3 Man City (9 April 2024)
- Man City 4-0 Real Madrid (17 May 2023)
- Real Madrid 1-1 Man City (9 May 2023)
Interesting Match Stats
- Manchester City has been eliminated from the Champions League knockout stage three times by Real Madrid, more than any other club.
- Manchester City has suffered three consecutive away defeats in the Champions League, each by a margin of at least two goals.
- Real Madrid has remained unbeaten in 17 of their last 20 Champions League matches.
Real Madrid Team Analysis
Real Madrid has failed to win any of its last three La Liga matches. Two draws on either side of its victory over Man City in the UCL, and a 1-0 loss to Espanyol threaten its lead at the league summit. Los Blancos are just 90 minutes away from securing their usual spot in the last 16, where either Atlético Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen awaits. As the most successful club in the tournament’s history, Carlo Ancelotti’s side will aim to advance on Wednesday.
Line Up Prediction
Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão remain sidelined with long-term injuries. Rüdiger and Alaba’s availability remains uncertain, and Lucas Vázquez has been ruled out of this tie.
Possible starting lineup: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Tchouameni; Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius; Mbappe.
Last 5 Matches: D-W-D-W-L
Man City Team Analysis
Manchester City’s dream of a fifth consecutive Premier League title may be fading, but they remain in control of their top-four fate. Despite their loss to Madrid exposing lingering vulnerabilities, they are gradually regaining their formidable form. The Citizens have scored in 15 straight games, including their last seven away.
However, Guardiola’s men are on a three-match losing streak in European away games, the worst such run Pep has had in football management. Still, their dominant 4-0 win over Newcastle provides a confidence boost as they prepare to challenge the kings of European football at the Bernabéu.
Line Up Prediction
Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake could return, while Jack Grealish hopes to recover. However, Manuel Akanji, Oscar Bobb, and Rodri remain sidelined due to injuries.
Possible starting lineup: Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Gonzalez; Savinho, Gundogan, Foden, Marmoush; Haaland
Last 5 Matches: W-L-W-L-W
Real Madrid vs Man City Betting Tips & Predictions
Taking into account the recent performances and stats of both teams, here are our top betting recommendations for the Real Madrid vs Man City clash:
- Real Madrid To Win @ 1.83 (4/5) – Despite their poor run in the league, Real Madrid are no pushover for any team in Europe. Their tournament success and dominance in this fixture could grant them the advantage to win. Also, with a strong home record of 75% victory at the Bernabéu, Real Madrid holds a clear advantage to prevail over Manchester City.
- Total Goals – Over 3.5 @ 1.80 (4/5) – Both sides have proven goal scorers within their rank and will miss key defenders due to injury. This set the pace for an attacking affair on Wednesday. Notably, three of their last four meetings have ended with over 3.5 goals. So, we expect a similar pattern in their upcoming game.
- Vinicius Junior To Score Anytime @ 1.95 (19/20) – Vinicius wasn’t on the score sheet in the first leg but did well enough to earn the man of the match. He’s on a mission to prove himself after losing the Ballon d’Or award to City’s Rodri. Vini is Madrid’s top scorer so far in the UCL, scoring seven goals, and he’s poised to increase that tally against Man City.
Final Thoughts & Recommended Picks
We anticipate another thrilling clash between the last two Champions League winners on Wednesday. While both teams promise an electrifying match, Real Madrid’s home advantage gives them the edge. Also, with their attacking prowess, we expect a high-scoring affair. Here are our top picks for the game
✅ Real Madrid To Win @ 1.83 (4/5)
✅ Total Goals – Over 3.5 @ 1.80 (4/5)
