Manchester City scored just one goal in its Champions League quarterfinal tie, but it was enough for the team to get past Atletico Madrid as it posted a pair of clean sheets. The Cityzens likely will need more offensive production when they host Real Madrid in the first leg of their 2022 UEFA Champions League semifinal matchup on Tuesday. Manchester City is looking to reach the final for the second consecutive year, while Real Madrid, which got past defending champion Chelsea in the quarterfinals, is seeking the 14th title in club history.
Kickoff from the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England is set for 3 p.m. ET. Manchester City is the -200 favorite (risk $200 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Manchester City vs. Real Madrid odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Real Madrid is the +500 underdog, a draw is listed at +360 and the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you lock in any Real Madrid vs. Manchester City picks, you need to see what SportsLine soccer insider Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for nearly five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton has also been on a roll with his best bets, going 67-52 in his last 119 soccer picks, returning over $1,000 for $100 bettors.
Now, Sutton has broken down Manchester City vs. Real Madrid from every angle and just revealed his Champions League picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Real Madrid vs. Manchester City:
- Manchester City vs. Real Madrid spread: Manchester City -1.5 (+130)
- Manchester City vs. Real Madrid over-under: 2.5 goals
- Manchester City vs. Real Madrid money line: Manchester City -200, Real Madrid +500, Draw +360
- MCY: The Cityzens have produced 10 goals over their last three matches across all competitions
- RMA: Los Blancos have netted at least two goals in six straight overall contests
Why you should back Manchester City
The Cityzens have outscored their opponents 24-10 during Champions League play and have posted four consecutive clean sheets since dropping a 2-1 decision to RB Leipzig on Dec. 7 in the group stage. Manchester City has received goals from 11 different players in the tournament, with Riyad Mahrez leading the way with six. The 31-year-old tops the club with 23 goals in 42 matches across all competitions.
Manchester City is hoping for another huge performance from Gabriel Jesus, who scored four goals and added an assist in the team's 5-1 Premier League victory against Watford on Saturday. The 25-year-old Brazilian is tied with Raheem Sterling for second on the squad with three goals in Champions League play. Manchester City got the better of Real Madrid in the tournament in 2019-20 as it registered a pair of 2-1 victories in the Round of 16, with Jesus scoring in each triumph.
Why you should back Real Madrid
Los Blancos haven't been held under two goals since March 20, when they were blanked 4-0 by Barcelona in a La Liga match. The side has netted at least a pair of goals in seven of its last eight Champions League games, outscoring opponents 20-7 in that span. Karim Benzema leads the team and is second overall in the Champions League with 12 goals, seven of which have come in his last three outings.
After being held without a goal by PSG on Feb. 15 for just the second time in his nine tournament matches, the 34-year-old French forward posted back-to-back hat tricks before scoring once in a 3-2 loss to Chelsea on April 12. Benzema, who leads La Liga with 25 goals, has recorded at least one goal in nine of his last 11 games across all competitions. Brazilian forward Rodrygo has netted three tallies during Champions League play, while Vinicius Jr. has scored twice and is tied for second in the tournament with six assists.
How to make Manchester City vs. Real Madrid picks
Sutton has analyzed the Real Madrid vs. Manchester City match from all sides, and he is going over on the goal total. He also provides another confident best bet and has a full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing his expert Champions League picks at SportsLine.
So what are the best bets for Real Madrid vs. Manchester City? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Manchester City vs. Real Madrid, all from the soccer expert on a 67-52 run on his latest soccer picks, and find out.
