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Real Madrid vs Manchester City – Prediction, and Match Preview
Real Madrid vs Manchester City – Real Madrid will be seeking victory after defeating Osasuna 2-1 in the Copa del Rey. Real Madrid enjoyed 59% of the game’s possession and two of its three shots on goal were successful.
Rodrygo was the lone Real Madrid player to register a goal (2′, 70′). Only one of Osasuna’s five shots on goal at the other end were successful. Osasuna’s goal was scored by Lucas Torro (58′).
Recent Real Madrid games have a history of being exciting affairs with high scoring being the norm rather than the exception. At an average of 3.5 goals per game over their last six meetings, both teams have scored a total of 21 goals, with Real Madrid accounting for 12 of those goals.
After defeating Leeds United 2-1 in their most recent Premier League match, Manchester City enters this match on a winning streak.
In that game, Manchester City had 81% of the possession and two of its six total efforts on goal were successful. Kaya Gündoan scored two goals for Manchester City (19 and 27 seconds).
Leeds United, on the other hand, had four shots on goal, with only one of them finding the net. The goal for Leeds United was scored by Rodrigo (85′).
The Manchester City defense has put up a string of diligent performances, leaving them with 4 goals overall from their last 6 games. Their forwards have netted 15 goals within that same time span. However, there’s a chance that tendency won’t continue into this game.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City – Betting Analysis
Looking at their previous head-to-head matchups dating back to April 26, 2016, we can see that Real Madrid won two and Manchester City won three, while one match was tied.
In these games, the two teams combined for 18 goals, with nine goals coming from Los Blancos and nine from The Citizens. That equals an average of three goals scored every game.
Considering everything, Real Madrid might find it difficult to defeat this Manchester City team, who we believe should score the decisive goal to win it.
What are the best odds for this match?
Checking out the betting prices for the game on the 90 min. result market, victory for Real Madrid is available for 3.15, going for the draw is 3.62 and selecting the winner to be Manchester City will get you 2.24. These are the most competitive market prices available at present.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
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