RB Leipzig – Manchester City : Preview & Prediction
Marathonbet’s Champions League predictions are immersed in the knockout stages of the round of 16. The first legs close on Wednesday, February 22, at 21:00 at the Red Bull Arena with a meeting between two teams that have already met in the top continental competition and will try to get into the top eight of the competition.
Despite the almost three-month break between the end of the group stage and this first knockout round, RB Leipzig are going into the game with a good feeling. After two defeats to open the competition, Marco Rose’s arrival on the bench has given the Germans a boost, as they overcame Real Madrid (3-2) and convincingly defeated Shakhtar Donetsk (0-4) in the last two matchdays to seal their qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League.
Moreover, despite the rumors of the winter transfer window, they have managed to retain important players such as Christopher Nkunku and Josko Gvardiol. In domestic competition, after losing at home to Union Berlin (1-2) they reacted on Saturday by beating Wolfsbrugo (0-3) to stay fifth, four points behind the leaders.
For its part, Manchester City continues to be immersed in its goal of trying to get its coveted first Champions League. The path to the round of 16 for the English side, who once again share their status as favorites both in the continental competition and in the Premier League, was more placid.
With three wins in the first round, the ‘Citizen’ team allowed themselves two consecutive draws before celebrating qualification at the Etihad Stadium against Sevilla (3-1). However, now that the knockout rounds have been reached, there is no room for speculation, the margin for error is reduced and Guardiola’s men will have to confirm once again why they are favorites in the betting. They will do so, moreover, after conceding the top of the English league to Arsenal, following their draw against Nottingham Forest (1-1).
RB Leipzig – Manchester City : Betting Tips
RB Leipzig – Win Odds: 4.25
