Tips for match Real Madrid — Manchester City

Today, February 19, 2025, the return match of the 1/16 finals of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Manchester City will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The first meeting, which took place on February 11 at the Etihad, ended with a victory for Real with a score of 3:2. Then Manchester City was leading 2:1 by the 80th minute, but the Madrid team managed to turn the game around, scoring two goals in the 86th and 90+2nd minutes.

Real Madrid have won two of their last five matches, drawn twice and lost once. It is especially worth noting the draws in La Liga against Atletico (1:1) and Osasuna (1:1), which indicates certain difficulties in converting moments.

Manchester City have three wins and two losses in their last five games. Pep Guardiola's team confidently beat Newcastle 4-0 in the Premier League, which gives them additional confidence ahead of the return match.

Taking into account the result of the first match and the home field factor, Real Madrid has a slight advantage. However, Manchester City is known for its ability to play attacking football and will certainly try to impose its game. A productive match with goals from both teams is expected.

Betting recommendations:

• Both teams to score: There is a high probability that both teams will score in this match.

• Total over 2.5 goals: Considering the attacking potential of both teams, the match promises to be productive.

• Real Madrid to win: Home field and a minimal advantage after the first game make the Madrid team the favorites of the match.

Sportwars.net forecast for the Real Madrid vs. Manchester City match: W1, odds 1.88.