Real Madrid is boiling after a shock defeat to Celta Vigo in the Spanish league, so another slip could endanger Xabi Alonso's position as manager.
This should be an open game with plenty of action at both ends. Only those who dare usually triumph in the Champions League, so I won't hold back either. I'm counting on a statement performance from Man City's brilliant striker Erling Haaland.
Here are my Real Madrid vs. Man City predictions and free betting picks for Wednesday, December 10.
Real Madrid vs Man City picks and predictions
My Real Madrid vs Manchester City best bet: Erling Haaland 2+ goals (+425 at Sports Interaction)
Erling Haaland has scored nine goals in nine UEFA Champions League appearances against Spanish opponents. His nine goals included four separate braces.
This is already the most times one player has scored 2+ goals against Spanish sides in the history of the competition, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo (three) and Kylian Mbappé (three).
Haaland is firing on all fronts. He's scored 20 goals in 20 games this season, also contributing with three assists. He can profit in Madrid.
Real have conceded 2+ goals in three of their previous five matches. The likes of Celta Vigo, Olympiacos, and Elche have all scored at least two goals each in front of Xabi Alonso's boys. That can't allow the Real Madrid manager too many breaks from the tactical table, trying to find ways to contain a solid Man City side.
I'll take Sports Interaction's juicy +425 return for Haaland 2+ goals against Real Madrid.
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Real Madrid vs Man City same-game parlay (SGP)
Erling Haaland 2+ goals
Kylian Mbappe 1+ goals
Over 10.5 corners
Kylian Mbappe has hit the net 25 times in 21 games since the season started. He's scored nine times in just five Champions League games.
Mbappe is Real Madrid's main source of firepower this year and I will not omit him from my SGP.
In order to reach a nice +1900 return for my parlay, I'll include corners.
Real has looked to maximize their corners in their biggest matches over the course of this campaign. They had no fewer than 13 against Juventus and 12 against FC Barcelona.
Real Madrid vs Man City odds
Real Madrid vs Man City live odds
 Real Madrid |
 Man City |
|
|---|---|---|
| +145 | Moneyline | +155 |
| +280 | Draw | +280 |
| Over 2.5 (-217) | Total | Under 2.5 (+155) |
Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction.
Real Madrid vs Man City opening odds
- Moneyline: Real Madrid +145 | Man City +155
- Draw: +280
- Over/Under: Over 2.5 (-217) | Under 2.5 (+155)
How to watch Real Madrid vs Man City
| Location | Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain |
| Date | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Paramount+ |
| Weather | 50F, 5 mph winds, 45% PoP. |
Real Madrid vs Man City key injuries
Real Madrid: Dani Carvajal RB (Out), Trent Alexander-Arnold RB (Out), Ferland Mendy LB (Out).
Man City: Mateo Kovacic CM (Out).
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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