Manchester City vs Real Madrid looks like a blockbuster tie between two elite attacking sides, but the home team still deserve the stronger billing. City bring a more stable home platform, greater control of territory and a more reliable defensive base in this matchup. Real Madrid remain extremely dangerous because of their pace, finishing quality and ability to punish mistakes, so this should stay competitive for long stretches. The most likely script is an open, high-level game with goals on both sides, but City hold the clearer edge over ninety minutes.
Post-match · 90 sec read
⛀ Lineups
MCI 4-2-3-1 · REA 4-4-2📊 Statistics
MCI 1 – 2 REA48%
Possession (%)
52%
1.91
Expected Goals (xG)
expected goals
2.93
22
Total Shots
14
8
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
6
14
Shots Inside Box
10
9
Corner Kicks
6
2
Offsides
3
6
Fouls
7
92%
Pass Accuracy (%)
92%
1
Yellow Cards
2
4
Goalkeeper Saves
7
Match recap
Real Madrid won 2–1 away at Manchester City. At half-time it was 1–1.
On the balance of chances, the visitors held the expected-goals edge, 2.93 to 1.91. In attack, the hosts carried the greater threat — 22 shots to 14, 8 on target. From set pieces, the hosts won the corner count, 9 to 6. At the back, the visitors leaned on their goalkeeper for 7 saves. For discipline, the referee produced 3 yellow cards.
Model audit for this match: of 15 graded markets, 7 landed and 8 missed, for a net +3.60 units (Brier 0.278).
⚖ Bet recap · markets settled
15 · 7 W · 8 L| Market | Odds | Closed | AI | Result | P/L · 1u | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTTS Yes | 1.70 | — | 64% | Cashed | +0.70 | Cashed |
| Double Chance X2 | 2.70 | — | 40% | Cashed | +1.70 | Cashed |
| AH Away 0 | 4.20 | — | 21% | Cashed | +3.20 | Cashed |
| Over 3.5 | 2.40 | — | 47% | Lost | −1.00 | Miss |
| Over 2.5 | 1.50 | — | 71% | Cashed | +0.50 | Cashed |
| Home Win | 1.60 | — | 60% | Lost | −1.00 | Miss |
| Draw | 5.60 | — | 19% | Lost | −1.00 | Miss |
| Away Win | 5.60 | — | 21% | Cashed | +4.60 | Cashed |
| Over 1.5 | 1.20 | — | 86% | Cashed | +0.20 | Cashed |
| Double Chance 1X | 1.20 | — | 79% | Lost | −1.00 | Miss |
| AH Home 0 | 1.30 | — | 80% | Lost | −1.00 | Miss |
| Under 3.5 | 1.70 | — | 53% | Cashed | +0.70 | Cashed |
| BTTS No | 2.30 | — | 36% | Lost | −1.00 | Miss |
| Under 2.5 | 2.80 | — | 29% | Lost | −1.00 | Miss |
| Under 1.5 | 5.60 | — | 14% | Lost | −1.00 | Miss |
| Total · 15 markets @ 1u each | — | — | — | 7 W · 8 L | +3.60u | +24% ROI |