Man City vs Real Madrid prediction: Free betting tips, odds and Champions League preview for play off first leg

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Craig Mahood, Betting & Gaming Writer

Published: 10:09, 11 Feb 2025
Updated: 10:09, 11 Feb 2025

THE new Champions League format promised huge clashes earlier on in the competition and they certainly deliver that when Manchester City and Real Madrid meet on Tuesday.

The pair flopped in the league phase, finishing outside the top eight and setting up this huge play-off clash for a spot in the last-16.

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Manchester City vs Real Madrid preview

The new format has thrown up a blockbuster clash and neither Manchester City nor Real Madrid would want this so early.

City's wretched form since that Spurs defeat in the League Cup in October likely makes them underdogs to progress here.

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Man City vs Real Madrid latest odds

Man City at 19/20 with William Hill -

Draw at 11/4 with Betfred -

Real Madrid at 9/5 with BetMGM -

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Man City vs Real Madrid predictions and tips

Tchou are ya?

This back four are going to be seriously tested, particularly against a Man City team who have to come out and go for it at home you'd think.

That could put all sorts of pressure on Aurelien Tchouameni, who has filled in there plenty of times but it's still not completely natural for him.

The physical battle with Erling Haaland will test him, as will the likely speed out wide. Booked in last European game at Brest.

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