Date of Tips: 03/12/2025
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Real Madrid CF
v Manchester City FC 
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
UEFA Champions League LEAGUE_STAGE 
10-12-2025 20:00
Real Madrid Form
Man City Form
Real Madrid and Manchester City meet at the Santiago Bernabéu on 10th December at 8pm for a Champions League Round 6 clash. Home advantage belongs to Xabi Alonso’s side, and that brings its own weight, but Manchester City arrive looking confident after a wild, goal-heavy win in their latest outing. So, if you’re hunting for early insight, this Real Madrid vs Manchester City prediction is packed with team news, recent form swings, and our top betting tips.
Real Madrid continue to wrestle with defensive absences. Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal remain out for the rest of the season, which means Alonso’s back line once again needs rotation and discipline. But there’s positive news: Antonio Rüdiger is on track to return, likely joining David Alaba. Lucas Vázquez is fit enough to make the bench, while Federico Valverde is pushing to pass a late fitness test.
Coming into this game, Real Madrid are fresh off a 1–1 draw with Girona, a match where they saw 60% possession and found the net through Kylian Mbappé. Their last eight matches show a balanced trend: 4 wins, 3 draws, 1 defeat, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game. They’ve also conceded in three straight matches, something City’s attack will note.
For Manchester City, Pep Guardiola may also welcome several returns. Jack Grealish could feature again after his injury against Madrid in a previous meeting. Ruben Dias and Nathan Aké are expected back, offering more stability at the back. However, Manuel Akanji faces a lengthy spell out, and Rodri remains unavailable.
City arrive boosted by a 4–5 thriller over Fulham, where they enjoyed ruthless finishing from Tijjani Reijnders, two from Phil Foden, Sander Berge, and Erling Haaland. Across their last eight, they’ve recorded 6 wins and 2 losses, scoring an impressive 2.8 goals per game while conceding 1.6. They haven’t kept a clean sheet in four straight matches, and that defensive trend could matter a lot at the Bernabéu.
Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio del Rosario, Á. Fernández, Mendy; Tchouameni, Camavinga, Valverde (c); Güler, Vinicius Júnior, Mbappé.
Bench options include: Bellingham, Endrick, Rodrygo, Ceballos, F. Garcia, B. Diaz.
Trafford; Husanov, Stones (c), Aké, Aït-Nouri; Lewis, Gonzalez Iglesias, Reijnders; Bobb, Marmoush, Savinho.
Bench options include: Haaland, Foden, Doku, Silva, Nunes, Cherki, Gvardiol.
Both sides come into this one with powerful attacking rhythms and defensive uncertainties. Real Madrid are without key defenders long-term, and City haven’t kept a clean sheet in four matches. When you pair that with each team’s recent scoring pace—Madrid’s 14 goals in eight games and City’s 22 in the same stretch—this shapes up as a match where you’d expect both teams to create plenty of chances.
The historical trends back it too: 4 of the last 5 meetings featured both teams scoring and the same proportion went over 2.5 goals. At the Bernabéu, Madrid usually find an extra gear, but City’s forward options—even with players missing—remain dangerous.
So, lean toward markets involving goals, attacking momentum, and both sides having strong spells.
Here’s what stands out: Real Madrid’s home form in Europe is traditionally decisive, and their recent run of scoring in every game suggests they’ll test City’s weakened defensive line. Meanwhile, City’s goal output is simply too strong to ignore. Even when they lose, they score.
Madrid, though, have more rhythm, better balance between phases of play, and their key players—Mbappé, Vinicius Júnior, Valverde—tend to shine in high-pressure nights at the Bernabéu.
Prediction: A tight, high-energy match where Real Madrid edge the result but City get on the scoresheet.
Match Prediction: Real Madrid to win. Bet with bet365.
Correct Score Prediction: Real Madrid 3–2 Manchester City. Bet with bet365.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
A probable builder:
Bet Builder Tip: Over 3.5 goals, both teams to score, and Kylian Mbappé to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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Real Madrid have the slight edge thanks to home advantage and more stable form, but City’s attack ensures a tight contest.
The matchup strongly leans toward both teams scoring, given recent trends and historical meetings.
Mbappé and Vinicius Júnior for Real Madrid; Foden, Haaland, Reijnders, and Savinho for Manchester City.
Yes. Both sides are in strong attacking form and defensive absences add to the expectation of goals.
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