Champions League Predictions > May 9th - 17th

[StevieDay1983]

The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals first legs are coming our way next week. It's never too soon to start bouncing bets and predictions off each other so throw your thoughts ahead of these two epic games right here. Surely, the eventual winner of this year's competition comes from the Real Madrid versus Manchester City tie, right? 

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Real Madrid vs Manchester City

2023-05-09T21:00+02:00

 

Real Madrid

Doubtful:

Out (injuries/other): Mendy (15/0 d)

Suspended: Éder Militão (29/5 d)

 

Manchester City

Doubtful:

Out (injuries/other): Aké (25/1 d)

Suspended: -

 

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Edited May 8, 2023 by malabgd

[StefanBB]

Real Madrid vs Manchester City

Real Madrid fans will be looking for a repeat of their previous 2-1 Copa del Rey success against Osasuna. In that game, Real Madrid had 59% possession and 17 attempts on goal with three on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Real Madrid was Rodrigo, who had a great game and scored a brace. These two teams face each other in the semi-finals again, and the hosts hope for the same success as in the last campaign. However, they will need a perfect performance to break Man City's excellent streak. There aren't many selection issues, with just the sole fitness concern for the Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti to contend with, thanks to an otherwise robust group. Ferland Mendy (Muscle Injury) is out of contention.

Manchester City comes into this match on the back of a 2-1 Premier League win against Leeds United in their previous match. In that game, Manchester City had 81% possession and 18 attempts, 6 of which were on target. The Citizens are on a magnificent run, and they are marching toward the Premier League title. However, they don't want to repeat the previous CL campaign, when they lost to Real Madrid after controlling the tie until the stoppage time. The Citizens will go in a hunt for the CL trophy, but they won't have an easy task against the defending champions. With a completely injury-free squad ready to go, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola doesn't have any fitness concerns to speak of coming into this match.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

It is going to be an exciting game, and many people see Man City as a favorite after their unbeatable run. However, Real Madrid won't give up in this tie, and they can remain undefeated at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Goals Market Prediction

Matches between these two teams have been a joy to watch, and this one shouldn't be much different. Manchester City failed to keep a clean sheet three times on the previous four occasions, and we should see both teams scoring on Tuesday evening.

Real Madrid AH +0.5 @ 1.75

BTTS Yes @ 1.60

Correct score 2:2 @ 13.00

[StefanBB]

Milan vs Inter

Milan will be looking for another win after their 2-0 Serie A triumph against Lazio. In that game, Milan had 52% possession and ten shots on goal, 3 of which were on target. Although Rossoneri haven’t lost nine times in a row, they had quite a few draws during that period. They go to this one with boosted confidence after beating a direct rival in the top-four race in the Serie A. In the last round of this competition, Milan faced the newly-crowned Scudetto winner, Napoli, and celebrated a surprising win. Now, they are going to meet their fierce rivals for a place in the last battle for the Champions League trophy.

Inter will enter the match after a 2-0 Serie A victory over Roma in the previous round. In that game, Inter had 50% possession and ten attempts, with four on goal. Nerazzurri have improved their game, and they are riding on a five-win run. They conceded just once during that period, and that streak helped them return to the top-four zone. Their confidence is high, and Inter wants to pick up where it left off in one of the most important matches of the season. Inter manager Simone Inzaghi has to choose a team with limited availability. Robin Gosens (Shoulder injury), Milan Skriniar (Lumbar vertebra fracture), and Dalbert (Cruciate ligament injury) will miss out on this game.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

We should see an exciting battle between these two teams, and this game can easily go either way. We expect a more cautious approach from both sides in the first leg, so it won’t be surprising if this game ends in a draw.

Goals Market Prediction

Milan’s last eight matches stayed under a 2.5 margin, while Inter’s defense leaked only once on the previous five occasions. Therefore, we don’t expect these two teams to produce more than two goals in total.

Draw @ 3.15

Under 2.5 FT @ 1.65

Correct score 0:0 @ 7.60

[StevieDay1983]

Apologies but we are currently experiencing issues with uploading new images to posts and topics so please use this thread to post your second leg predictions. In the meantime, you can also check out my Inter Milan vs AC Milan tips preview on our main site. Do you agree with my thoughts? What bets are you planning? 

[StefanBB]

Inter vs Milan

Inter is hoping to win again after their 4-2 Serie A triumph over Sassuolo. In that game, Inter had 51% possession and 11 attempts on goal, 3 of which were on target. The Nerazzurri head to this match after securing a 2-0 advantage last Wednesday. A quick double fire at the beginning of the encounter was enough for the blue and black side of Milano to secure a win. If they can pick up where they left off, the hosts will book a ticket to Istanbul. However, Milan Skriniar (lumbar fracture) and Dalbert (cruciate ligament injury) will not be able to play for Inter coach Simone Inzaghi.

Since tasting defeat last time out to Spezia in Serie A action, Milan and their traveling fans will hope for a better result here. In that match, Milan managed 59% possession and 14 attempts on goal, with three on target. That loss saw them trailing four points to the fourth-placed Lazio, just three rounds before the end of the campaign. Therefore, the Rossoneri could easily stay without the Champions League ticket for the next season. One way to secure a place in the top European competition is winning it, but they need to catch the opponent’s 2-0 advantage. According to Milan’s latest performances, it will be a tough task. Milan boss Stefano Pioli has not got a full squad to pick from. Rade Krunic (Knee Problems), Junior Messias (Adductor problems), Alessandro Florenzi (Muscular problems), Zlatan Ibrahimović (Calf Injury), and Ismaël Bennacer (Knee Surgery) won’t be making appearances.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

Milan has been in crisis in the most crucial part of the season, while Inter tied seven wins in all competitions. Therefore, we think the hosts will celebrate another victory against their fierce rivals and become the first Champions League finalist for the 2022/23 season.

Goals Market Prediction

Milan’s last ten games stayed under a 2.5 margin, while they’ve had trouble scoring lately. Inter can be patient and doesn’t need to push for a high-scoring match. That’s why we think there won’t be more than two goals in total on Tuesday evening

Inter to Win @ 2.15

Under 2.5 FT @ 1.80

Correct score 1:0 @ 6.70

[StevieDay1983]

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I expected Inter to be odds-on and not the 6/5 on offer. I like the chances of Inter winning again tonight. They've won the last 3 in-a-row between the pair. The bet that I am going with, though, is : 

2pts Inter to win / AC most cards 5/2 Paddypower

Inter have won the last 3 between the pair and most certainly looked like the better team in the 1st leg.

AC 🟨/🟥Serie A  (last 3yrs) = 78.3 / 3.0
Inter🟨/🟥Serie A  (last 3yrs) = 63.3 / 1.6

Last 7 H2H = AC🟨2.28avg / Inter 🟨1.0av

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5/2 winner. Worked out perfectly.

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@StefanBB great call there mate, all 3 winners and spot on for 1-0.

[StefanBB]

Manchester City vs Real Madrid

Manchester City fans will want a repeat of their previous result, the 3-0 Premier League victory over Everton. In that match, Manchester City managed 63% possession and nine shots at goal, with 4 of them on target. Since Arsenal lost their game against Brighton, the Citizens will retain the title in the English top-flight. Now, Man City can completely focus on the Champions League campaign, but they face Real Madrid. We remember how their tie ended last season at this stage, and we won’t miss excitement again. The Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola does not have any fitness concerns at all before this game, with a fully healthy group available for selection. Ilkay Gündogan will not be able to play in this game through being suspended.

Real Madrid will come into this match on the back of a 1-0 win in La Liga, with Getafe being eclipsed in their last game. In that match, Real Madrid had 77% possession and 16 shots on goal, 3 of which were on target. However, Los Blancos failed to defend their La Liga title this year, as Barcelona got crowned as champions. Nevertheless, Real Madrid clinched the Copa del Rey trophy, but we all know how dangerous they are in the Champions League. This time, they will have a challenging task, but Real Madrid won’t give up. With a completely healthy squad to pick from, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti doesn’t have any fitness concerns at all coming into this match.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

Although Manchester City is a favorite in this match, it is going to be a close game, and nobody should underestimate Real Madrid. We expect Mn City to dominate, but Carlo Ancelotti and his team might bring this game to extra time.

Goals Market Prediction

We anticipate that Real Madrid will search for their chances from counter-attacks, and they should be able to score at least once. Therefore, neither team should keep a clean sheet in this encounter.

Draw @ 4.40

BTTS Yes @ 1.70

Correct score 1:1 @ 8.50