The 2022 UEFA Champions League semifinals begin Tuesday when Manchester City hosts Real Madrid in the first leg of their matchup. Manchester City eked past Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals, while Real Madrid knocked off 2021 champion Chelsea and seeks the 14th title in club history. Kickoff from Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England is set for 3 p.m. ET on Paramount+. 

Manchester City is listed as 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, while Real Madrid is the +500 underdog. A draw is priced at +360 and the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5.

Before betting on the Real Madrid vs. Manchester City match or making any UEFA Champions League predictions, you MUST see what 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!

The expert knows Manchester City has lost just once in its last 13 matches across all competitions and has outscored its opponents 8-1 in its last two contests - both victories. The Cityzens will be eager to return to the Champions League final after making their first appearance last year, when they suffered a 1-0 loss to Chelsea. Manchester City last met Real Madrid in the Champions League in 2019-20 and posted a pair of 2-1 victories in the Round of 16.

Sutton also is aware that Real Madrid has won five of its last six games across all competitions, with the only blemish in that span being a 3-2 setback against Chelsea in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal matchup. Los Blancos are led offensively by Karim Benzema, who is second in the Champions League with 12 goals - seven of which have come in his last three outings. The 34-year-old French forward has been held without a tally in only two of his nine Champions league matches.

Now, Sutton has taken a close look at Manchester City vs. Real Madrid from all sides and locked in his best bets. We can tell you he's going Over on the goal total, and he's also locked in another CONFIDENT best bet and offers a full breakdown of this Champions League matchup! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.

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