Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid prediction, betting tips and odds brought to you by oddschecker football expert Tom Love.
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Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid Stats
- Manchester City have won 17 of their last 23 matches
- Manchester City average over eight corners per game
- Atletico Madrid have conceded in 87% of their away league games this season.
Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid Tips
Betting Tip: Manchester City to -3 corner handicap
Manchester City are hoping to go one better than last season and actually lift the Champions League trophy this season. The Blue Moon have been in fine fettle this term but they’ve often faltered toward the business end when in Europe.
Many pundits have attributed that to Pep Guardiola being too clever for his own good sometimes and overcomplicating matters, he will be aware that sticking to his guns will likely be the best approach as it’s led to long term success since he’s been at the club.
They face a typically tough opponent in Atletico Madrid in this quarter-final but they’re still overwhelming favourites to progress through the tie. We can expect the stubborn visitors to sit back and soak up plenty of pressure, something they’re usually good at.
With one way football likely to ensue then taking Manchester City on the corner handicap could be a profitable way in. They average 8.5 corners per game in the premier league and the likelihood of the hosts being camped in the opposition half is very high, which could lead to high shot and cross counts which usually lead to corners.
Betting Tip: Riyad Mahrez to score anytime
One player who could be the difference-maker for the hosts is Algerian forward Riyad Mahrez. Mahrez has probably been the best and most consistent player for City in the champions league this season, notching six goals in seven starts. He’s a fair 6/4 to bag here and given he’s on penalty kicks too it looks too tempting to turn down.
Betting Tip: Stefan Savic to be carded
One of the prices that just looks too big is Atleti defender and former City man Stefan Savic to be carded. The centre half has picked up five cards in his last seven league starts and is generally under 2/1 to go into the book. However, we can see some 11/4 on oddschecker about the Montenegro international to be cautioned and with Atleti defending for their lives expect a few cards for the away side.
