Man City vs Real Madrid Bet Builder Tips

With all eyes falling on the Etihad on Wednesday night, Manchester City and Real Madrid will be desperate to punch their Champions League final ticket when they meet for a heavyweight semi-final showdown.

While Pep Guardiola’s side might have failed to pick up a first-leg advantage last week as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu, the Premier League giants find themselves in the midst of what has become a remarkable 22-match unbeaten romp.

Although Los Blancos might have handed the Sky Blues some major Champions League heartbreak at this stage last season, the reigning European champions will know that they face another huge challenge when they travel to the blue half of Manchester in midweek.

With all signs pointing towards what should be another all-star showdown from the Etihad on Wednesday night, we have created your ultimate Manchester City vs Real Madrid bet builder prediction.

 

Manchester City vs Real Madrid Bet Builder Tip

• Karim Benzema to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 1/2
• Rodri to win over 2.5 tackles @ 5/4
• Eduardo Camavinga to be shown a card @ 43/20

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Shot on Target Tip: Benzema must be at his best

If Real Madrid are to hand Manchester City even more Champions League heartbreak on Wednesday night, it is no surprise that Los Blancos’ attacking icon will have a crucial role to play at the Etihad.

While Karim Benzema might have been handed a well-earned rest for Madrid’s 1-0 win against Getafe over the weekend, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner will undoubtedly make his heavyweight return here.

Mustering a shot on target when City visited the Bernabeu last week, the French talisman also famously enjoys his showdowns against Premier League opposition.

With only strike partner Vinicius Junior mustering more Champions League shots for Los Blancos this season, it is worth highlighting that the one-time Lyon starlet has now notched 10 shots on target in just his last five appearances against English opponents.

Averaging exactly two shots on target per Champions League appearance this season, Benzema will certainly ask questions of a City defence that have shown some inconstancies on their rampant run.

Bet Builder Market: Karim Benzema to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 1/2

 

Tackles Tip: More midfield dominance from Rodri

While it might be Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne who have continued to steal most of Manchester City’s headlines this season, it has been Rodri who has proven to be a key part of Guardiola’s plans.

Becoming one of the first names on Guardiola’s team sheet and now regarded to be one of Europe’s elite central midfielders, the ex-Atletico Madrid star has also gained a reputation for his rugged approach in front of City’s defence.

Really dominating the midfield battle as the 26-year-old returned to the Spanish capital last week, Rodri has now completed eight tackles in just his last three Champions League appearances.

With no Manchester City midfielder completing more European tackles during this season’s tournament, Guardiola’s unsung hero is also averaging 2.2 tackles per Champions League outing.

Forming what has quickly become a stellar partnership with England international John Stones, Rodri will once again have a key role to play in the middle of the park on Wednesday night.

Bet Builder Market: Rodri to win over 2.5 tackles @ 5/4

 

Camavinga to walk another tightrope

Although Eduardo Camavinga might have firmly cemented his place in Ancelotti’s first-team plans since returning from the World Cup’s winter break, the 20-year-old is still adjusting to life as an unorthodox left-back.

One of just a handful of Madrid stars to feature against Getafe over the weekend, Camavinga was shown what has quickly become a customary booking for the former Rennes starlet.

With the duo of De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva causing the French international a string of issues last week, Camavinga has now been shown a booking in each of his last four straight appearances across all competitions.

In fact, also brandished with a card in all of his appearances since returning from a one-match suspension on May 2nd, no Madrid player has been shown more European bookings this season.

Likewise, shown a caution in two of his previous three Champions League contests over the past month, Camavinga could be set to walk another disciplinary tightrope at the Etihad.

Bet Builder Market: Eduardo Camavinga to be shown a card @ 43/20

 

Manchester City vs Real Madrid Bet Builder Tip

• Karim Benzema to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 1/2
• Rodri to win over 2.5 tackles @ 5/4
• Eduardo Camavinga to be shown a card @ 43/20

 

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