Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Predictions, odds & betting tips

With Los Blancos in strong scoring form there should be plenty of interest in backing goals at both ends when they visit the Etihad Stadium

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Manchester City welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final with Pep Guardiola's men aiming to make home advantage count against the 13-time European champions.

City are favourites to progress to next month's final yet, having seen Carlo Ancelotti's men see off both PSG and Chelsea in the knockout stages, the Blues will be full of respect for the Liga leaders.

Manchester City vs Real Madrid latest odds

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City are unbeaten at home in the Champions League for two years and are priced at 9/20 (1.45) to claim a first-leg victory on Tuesday with bet365.

Los Blancos, meanwhile, have won four of their five away matches in the competition this season and are priced at 11/2 (6.50) with the draw offered at 15/4 (4.75).

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Manchester City vs Real Madrid first goalscorer

Gabriel Jesus and Riyad Mahrez are the two shortest-priced players to break the deadlock at the Etihad Stadium, with both City forwards rated at 5/1 (6.00).

Next in the betting come Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling, who are all priced at 11/2 (6.50).

The most highly-fancied Real Madrid player to score first is Karim Benzema, with the fourth-top scorer in the history of the competition offered at 7/1 (8.00) ahead of Vinicius Junior at 11/1 (12.00).

Manchester City vs Real Madrid preview

Carlo Ancelotti's side have battled their way through to the semi-finals following two thrilling ties against PSG and Chelsea which have highlighted both their flaws and strengths.

Madrid are a difficult side to kill off and have a self-belief which is a core part of their success particularly in this competition.

They can, though, look slow and ponderous and will have to deal with City's energetic passing and movement.

Any team, however, which possesses Karim Benzema in this kind of form has a chance and, while City are understandably favourites to progress given the strength in depth of their squad, Madrid should be backed to score in Manchester on Tuesday.

Manchester City vs Real Madrid tips & predictions

Both teams to score is priced at 10/11 (1.91) and looks an excellent option for the game, with City having conceded in three of their five home matches in the tournament, and Madrid scoring in four of their five clashes on the road.

Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org