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Manchester City vs RB Leipzig – “Manchester City” is in excellent form, but they are not as successful as before. Their first away match ended in a 1-1 draw and they sit second in the Premier League table.
Leipzig will no doubt be looking to capitalize on this opportunity. They’ve been consistent over the last few weeks and they’ll be looking hard to keep the run going.
As it was already mentioned, the opposite match was tied with 1-1. The teams have played each other twice before in the group stage of the Champions League. The Red Bulls then won 2-1 at home and the Citizens won a decisive 6-3.
Today [Tuesday], they will give everything to beat their German rivals. They feel more confident as the most recent match at this venue ended 6-3 in favor of the hosts.
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Additionally, they are on a 6-game home winning streak and have won 21 of their previous 23 matches.
Also, Dresden is doing well. However, they are expected to struggle to engage with the Etihad residents.
Manchester City – RB Leipzig – Betting Analysis
Nine goals were scored in the most recent match at this venue. Both teams, especially City, enjoy scoring goals. They have scored 21 goals in their last eight home games compared to the Red Bulls’ five three goals in their last eight away games. Tuesday goals seem to come thick and fast.
The second leg did end in a 1-1 draw, and neither team has managed to maintain a perfect record in their meetings so far. And with this being the second half of the UCL Round of 16 encounter, expect both teams to start strongly. Both ends of the field are expected to score.
As mentioned earlier, the Citizens have won six straight home games and 21 of their previous 23 home games. In fact, they have lost just once in any tournament at this venue in the past 11 months.
It will be difficult for the Red Bulls to maintain such consistency and dominance. Also, remember that Germany lost 6-3 on their last trip to the Etihad.
Right now, a -1.5 Asian handicap with Manchester City at odds of 2.10 would be a good choice.
But as time went on, every encounter between the two teams resulted in goals from both sides. Both teams to win have odds of 1.90 as both teams have been consistently attacking this season.
“Manchester City” – “RB Leipzig” head to head
Our prediction. home to win
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