Real Madrid will host Manchester City in the second leg of a 2025 UEFA Champions League knockout round playoff match on Wednesday on Paramount+. Madrid overcame both a 1-0 hole and a 2-1 deficit to win the first leg, 3-2, despite a pair of goals from Erling Haaland. These clubs previously met in last season's UCL quarterfinals in which Madrid defeated Man City in penalty kicks after they played to a pair of draws. These teams have claimed the last three Champions League titles with Man City's 2023 victory sandwiched in between a pair of Real Madrid wins.

Kickoff from Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is set for 3 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Real Madrid are the -125 money-line favorites (risk $125 to win $100) in the latest Real Madrid vs. Manchester City odds, per SportsLine consensus, while Manchester City are +280 underdogs. A draw is priced at +330, and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)

Before you lock in your Manchester City vs. Real Madrid picks or Champions League predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, he was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the Champions League (+3.05) among others.

The expert knows Manchester City rebounded from its UCL loss to pummel Newcastle, 4-0, on Saturday in a Premier League contest. It was the type of showing Man City needed, and it came against a stout Newcastle defense which had allowed just 1.2 goals per match in EPL play this season. Manchester City have now scored multiple goals in 11 of their last 12 matches, and it is more than just Haaland finding the back of the net for the squad, as Omar Marmoush had a hat trick versus Newcastle in just his third appearance for Manchester City.

Green also knows Real Madrid is 7-2-1 over their last 10 matches overall and have been even more dominant at home, going undefeated over their last seven contests. They sit atop La Liga, having scored the second-most goal in the league and having the second-best goal differential. Madrid were able to penetrate Man City's defense in the first leg, with twice as many shots (20) as their opponent (10), and Kylian Mbappe has been on a tear, with 11 goals over his last 10 matches.

Now, Green has taken a close look at the Champions League match from all sides. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has a trio of best bets, including a plus-money pick. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own. 

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