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Both teams have powerful attacks and defenses that can be exploited, suggesting a game with plenty of scoring opportunities. Given the attacking style of both managers and the recent history of high-scoring games, the “both teams score” market is likely to be a good option. The likely guess for this clash is that both teams will score, considering the attacking strength and defensive vulnerabilities of both sides.
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Preview
Real Madrid and Man City face at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, in a 2nd leg match for the UEFA Champions League (Knockout Round Play‑offs), after the (2‑3) away win by Real Madrid in the 1st leg match. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history indicates total balance between these two teams, since there is a record of 2 draws and 1 win for each team in the last 4 matches. Sure enough, the last time these teams met at this stadium was on 09‑04‑2024, in a match for the UEFA Champions League, they tied (3‑3). The goals of the match were scored by Rodrygo (14' ), Federico Valverde (79' ) and Rúben Dias (12' Autogolo), for Real Madrid, and by Josko Gvardiol (71' ), Phil Foden (66' ) and Bernardo Silva (2' ), for Man City. In this match the home advantage may play an important role, since Man City presents significant differences between home and away performances.

Analysis Real Madrid

This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 35 goals scored and 17 conceded; against 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 41 goals scored and 23 conceded. They come to this match after a away draw against Osasuna by (1‑1). Real Madrid registers 3 wins and 1 loss in the last 4 home matches for the UEFA Champions League.

In this competition, they have a sequence of 4 wins in the last matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 9 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 9 matches for this competition. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, since 30 of the last 32 have ended with Over 1,5 goals and 23 out of 32 have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 9 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 5 times, but have turned the score around in 2.

Real Madrid are in the UEFA Champions League, currently leading La Liga with 51 points from 24 games. In their last league encounter, they drew 1-1 with Osasuna. Carlo Ancelotti's style of play is known for being offensive, using a 4-3-3 formation that favors possession and quick transitions. In their last five games, Real Madrid have scored 8 goals and conceded 7, showing a certain defensive vulnerability. The team's strengths include Vinícius Jr.'s ability to create play on the wings and Modric's experience in midfield. However, the defense has shown inconsistencies, especially in aerial balls.

Confirmed Lineup: Thibaut Courtois, Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rüdiger, Raúl Asencio del Rosario, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Ceballos, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior.
Coach: C. Ancelotti.

Analysis Man City

This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses in away matches, with 24 goals scored and 31 conceded; against 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 43 goals scored and 19 conceded. In their last match, for the Premier League, they got a home win against Newcastle United by (4‑0). In the last 4 UEFA Champions League away matches Man City has a record of 1 win and 3 losses. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 9 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 28 of the last 29 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals and 20 out of 29 have ended with Over 2,5 goals.

Manchester City are playing in the UEFA Champions League and are fourth in the Premier League with 44 points from 25 games. They recently beat Newcastle 4-0 in the English league. Under Pep Guardiola, the team adopts a style of play based on possession and high pressing, usually in a 4-3-3 formation. In their last five games, City have scored 12 goals and conceded 9, highlighting their attacking strength but also some defensive frailties. Kevin De Bruyne is one of the main articulators, while Haaland represents a constant threat in attack. The defense, however, has failed in high-pressure games.

Confirmed Lineup: Ederson Moraes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Joško Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, John Stones, Bernardo Silva, İlkay Gündoğan, Nico González, Sávio Moreira de Oliveira, Phil Foden, Omar Marmoush.
Coach: J. Guardiola i Sala.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Real Madrid vs Man City match, on 19 February 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Online Betting Academy, goes to: Both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Real Madrid vs Man City on 19 February 2025 will be played at Madrid, Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.

 

UEFA Champions League - 2024/2025

  • 100% 279 / 279 Games

  • Home team wins 49.46%
  • Draws 15.77%
  • Away team wins 34.77%
  • Over 1.5 77.42%
  • Over 2.5 60.22%
  • Over 3.5 38.35%
  • Goals 875
  • Goals /match 3.14
  • Goals /match home 1.77
  • Goals /match away 1.36
  • Both teams score 50.9%
  • Goals after 80' 17.71%
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