Manchester City vs Real Madrid Prediction, Odds and Picks for Tomorrow, 03/17/26

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Manchester City were favorites to progress past Real Madrid and make the Champions League quarterfinals, but Pep Guardiola’s team wase blown away at the Bernabeu last week. The City boss maintained that the result flattered Real, but the underlying numbers were clearly in favour of the Spaniards, who won the Expected Goals battle 2.63 to 0.59. As City look to mount a comeback at the Etihad, there’s reason to back more goals in the 2nd leg.

Guardiola’s team has won 1 of their last 4 matches following Saturday’s 1-1 draw at West Ham. City were the dominant side at the London Stadium, but they were punished by the Hammers’ only effort on goal. Since the beginning of February, City have kept only 3 clean sheets, and one of those was against League Two Salford. They should struggle at the back again, as the setup of this tie should suit the visitors.

City will look to force the issue, allowing Real Madrid to play on the break. That space on the counter should suit Vinicius Junior, who will be desperate to make up for his penalty miss in the 1st leg. Real have failed to score only once under Alvaro Arbeloa’s watch, while 5 of the last 6 meetings between these 2 sides have seen both teams find the net.