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UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid vs. Man City odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Real Madrid vs. Man City odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predcitions and best bets.

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Real Madrid welcome Man City to Santiago Bernabeu Tuesday. Kickoff in the 1st of 2 legs in the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Real Madrid vs. Man City odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid drew RB Leipzig of the Bundesliga in the Round of 16, beating them 1-0 on the road Feb. 13 and then 1-1 at home March 6. Madrid ended the Group Stage atop Group C and were 1 of 2 teams (Man City the other) to win all 6 games. They ended with a +9 goal differential, allowing just 7. Real Madrid sit atop the La Liga table.

Man City, who have played several high-profile games against the likes of Liverpool, Newcastle and Arsenal over the last month, beat Copenhagen 3-1 both on the road and at home in the Round of 16. City ended the group stage with 18 goals for and 7 against. They sit 3rd in the English Premier League, down just 1 point from league-leading Arsenal.

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Real Madrid vs. Man City odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 8:45 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Real Madrid +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Man City +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Draw +240
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: +108)

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Real Madrid vs. Man City picks and predictions

Prediction

Man City 1, Real Madrid 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+240).

Real Madrid have been winning with ease as of late, but they haven’t played the level of competition that City have. Madrid have drawn 2 of their last 5 games throughout all competitions, and they were within 0.2 expected goals of RB Leipzig in both matches.

City have drawn 2 of their last 5 games as well. Madrid are a quality side, and in City’s last 2 games against top-tier opponents, Liverpool and Arsenal, they drew. In the Champions League semifinal, Real and City drew 1-1 in Spain a season ago.

Considering those trends, back DRAW (+240).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+108).

For starters, in that game last season in this scenario, both teams combined for 1.2 expected goals. That said, the Madrid defense is a gritty, quick group and allowed 7 goals through 6 Group Stage games. Madrid have allowed just 20 goals in 30 La Liga games as well.

As for City, they have allowed multiple goals in just 1 of their last 7 games. Liverpool and Arsenal, 2 dynamic attacks that have played City in the last month, scored a combined 1 goal on them.

Both teams have strong attacks as well, but in the 1st leg, there is typically more of a feel-out period which should aid the Under as teams know they have a 2nd chance at each other.

Take UNDER 2.5 (+108).

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Barcelona (7 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Real Madrid (8-1-1) to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:15 a.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona sits 3rd in La Liga and is a perfect 5-0-0 at home this season. It has scored 22 goals and allowed 10 through 10 matches. Leading the charge for Barcelona is F Robert Lewandowski, who has 5 goals in 8 matches. Barcelona’s most recent match was a 2-1 Champions League win over Shakhtar. It has had more expected goals in every home match throughout all competitions this season.

Real sits atop La Liga with 25 points through 10 games. Madrid is 4-1-1 on the road this season and has the league’s most dominant defense, having allowed just 7 goals. M Jude Bellingham leads the way offensively, having scored 8 goals in 9 matches. Real also won its midweek Champions League match, taking down Braga 2-1 on the road.

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:56 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Barcelona +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Real Madrid +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +125)

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET REAL MADRID (+160).

For starters, home-field advantage in El Clasico hasn’t mattered. The home side is 3-3 over the last 6 games. There hasn’t been a tie in the league rivalry match since 2019, so that’s unlikely as well.

As for Real, their defense is the real deal. They have allowed fewer than 1 expected goal in 4 games. They have pitched a clean sheet in 3 of 6 road matches as well while scoring multiple goals in 4 of 6 road matches. They have a strong midfield and an even better backline.

Barcelona will likely be without F Pedri, M Frenkie de Jong, Lewandowski and several more players that are out with injuries. Those will be too much to overcome for the home side.

Take REAL MADRID (+160).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-175).

The last 6 matchups between these 2 teams have gone Over this total. Two of the last 3 matchups have gone north of 3.5 goals as well, so despite typically having strong defenses, the offenses are able to normally break through in this high-intensity matchup.

Both teams have scored 20-plus goals through 10 games, so the offenses should be able to get on the board here. But, at the value of -175, I would only put a small unit on the Over.

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Napoli vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Napoli vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predcitions and best bets.

Napoli (1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Real Madrid (1-0-0) to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Tuesday. Kickoff in Naples, Italy is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Napoli vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Napoli beat Braga 2-1 on the road Sept. 20 to open up its Champions League group stage play. It ended with 2 more shots and 4 more shots on target than its opponent. Napoli made the league last season but lost 2-1 in aggregate to AC Milan in the quarterfinals. It is 4-2-1 in Serie A play this season and is led by F Victor Osimhen, who has 5 goals in 7 matches.

Real Madrid beat Union Berlin 1-0 at home on Sept. 20. It ended with 32 shots and 7 on frame which compared favorably to Union’s 4 and 0. Real lost 5-1 in aggregate in the semifinal of the Champions League last season to Manchester City. It is 7-0-1 in La Liga play and is led by M Jude Bellingham, who has 6 goals in 7 matches.

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Napoli vs. Real Madrid odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:19 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Napoli +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Real Madrid +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Draw +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -146 | U: +120)

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Napoli vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Napoli 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET REAL MADRID (+155).

Real Madrid lit up Union Berlin to open its group stage. Union finished 4th in the Bundesliga last season. While Napoli is a competent side in Serie A, Madrid, like Man City, is a level above most and should be able to go on the road and come out on top.

Real is 4-0-1 on the road this season and was 11-1-7 on the road last season in league play. Real was 1-1-1 on the road in the group stage last season but had 0.5 or more expected goals than their opponent in 2 of those 3 games.

Napoli, while it won, didn’t have a great showing against Braga. It also lost on the road against its best group stage opponent last season, Liverpool, a 2-0 defeat in which it had 0.4 expected goals and Liverpool had 2.4.

Expect it to struggle in this one and take REAL MADRID (+155).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-146).

Napoli went Over this total in 5 of 6 group stage matches last season. Real topped this total in 4 of 6 group stage matches.

Both teams have dynamic scorers and have proven that in their respective leagues. Napoli is averaging 2.29 goals per game with Real at 2.0 per game.  Take OVER 2.5 (-146).

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Girona vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Girona vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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La Liga leader Girona (6 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses) welcomes Real Madrid to Montilivi Saturday with kickoff set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Girona vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

With Real Madrid’s loss to Atletico Madrid 3-1 Sunday, Girona has the top spot in the top Spanish league. Girona has scored 18 goals in 7 matches and allowed 8. It has 19 points and has won each match since drawing its season-opener. Girona has won 2 of its last 3 by multiple goals and is 3-0-0 at home. It is led in the attack by M Yangel Herrera and F Artem Dovbyk, each with 3 goals.

Real Madrid is led by M Jude Bellingham, who has 5 goals in 6 matches. The star English midfielder was Real’s most notable offseason addition. Real is 3-0-1 on the road this season and has scored 7 goals while allowing 4 in the 4 away games. It sits 2nd, 1 point behind Girona and 1 point ahead of Barcelona.

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Girona vs. Real Madrid odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 2:19 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Girona +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Real Madrid -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Draw +275  (bet $100 to win $275)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +120)

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Girona vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Girona 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET REAL MADRID (-105).

Girona may look good on paper, but it hasn’t played many top-tier opponents. Coming into Week 8, all of the wins Girona has are over a club outside the top 10 in La Liga. Its lone match against a top-10 side was a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad in which Girona had 0.2 fewer expected goals.

Real Madrid will pose a threat it has not seen this season. Real has proven it can win on the road, beating Athletic Club 2-0 to open the season. Athletic Club sits 4th on the table. Expect Real’s high-class talent to be able to overpower Girona. Real is 3-0-1 on the road this season and should come out with another win.

Take REAL MADRID (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

SPRINKLE OVER 2.5 (-165).

Real has allowed a goal in 4 of 7 league matches this season, and it has scored in each game, scoring multiple goals in 5 of 7. Girona’s strength has been in its attack, scoring 11 goals in its last 3 games. It has allowed 2 goals per game as well, which could be problematic against the high-quality attack Real has.

Girona has scored multiple goals in 5 of 7 games and should be able to get on the board, averaging 3 goals per game in its 3 home games. Given the value here and the expensive odds, just put a fraction of a unit on the OVER 2.5 (-165).

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UEFA Champions League: Manchester City vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Manchester City vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Manchester City welcomes Real Madrid to Etihad Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal is set for 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Manchester City vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

At home in the 1st leg, Real Madrid struck first as F Vinícius Júnior scored in the 36th minute. Man City star M Kevin De Bruyne evened it up at 1 apiece in the 67th minute, and that is where it ended.

Real ended the game with 13 shots, 4 on target. City had 10 shots with 6 on target. The possession favored City with the road side owning the ball with 56% of the match.

City basically has the English Premier League locked up after a late-season push. It is led in scoring by F Erling Haaland, who has 36 goals in 33 league matches. It is 16-1-1 at home in league play.

Real sits second in La Liga, only trailing Barcelona. It has scored 70 goals and allowed just 32 in 34 league matches. F Karim Benzema has led the way with 17 goals in 21 games.

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Manchester City vs. Real Madrid odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 8:26 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Manchester City -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Real Madrid +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +333
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +125)

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Manchester City vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Manchester City 1, Real Madrid 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

If there is any value, it is in this 90-minute battle ending in a draw. The two sides were within 0.2 expected goals in the 1st leg, and both the possession and shots were similar. City has simply been too good at home this season to bet against.

Real is 10-6-1 (6 losses) on the road in league play, so it hasn’t had much success away from home. It is a quality side with big-time players that have been in this position before, having won the Champions League last season.

The City moneyline is enticing, but it has no value. Ultimately PASS here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+125).

City had 0.5 expected goals, and Real had 0.7 expected goals in the 1st leg. While the shots were there, the opportunities were not, and the quality chances were slim.

That’s what often happens when top-tier teams battle. Real allows 0.94 goals per game in league play and had 3 straight Champions League clean sheets coming into the first leg with City.

As for City, it allows 0.89 goals per game in league play and has 6 clean sheets in 11 Champions League matches. It has also scored just 1 goals in 3 of its last 5 Champions League battles.

Both defenses are elite and, at this value, take the UNDER 2.5 (+125).

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UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid vs. Manchester City odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Real Madrid vs. Manchester City odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Real Madrid welcomes English Premier League-leading Manchester City to Santiago Bernabéu Tuesday for the first leg of a UEFA Champions League semifinal. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Real Madrid vs. Manchester City odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

This match will have a final-like feel as these teams are among the best in the world. Real, which beat Liverpool 1-0 in the 2022 Champions League final, took down Chelsea a combined 4-0 in its 2 quarterfinal battles. Real also beat Liverpool a combined 6-2 in the Round of 16. Real sits 3rd in La Liga and averages 2.09 goals per game in league play.

Man City recently took over the top spot in the Premier League and averages 2.41 goals per game. City defeated Bayern Munich a combined 4-1 in the quarterfinals and RB Leipzig a combined 8-1 in the Round of 16. Man City is led by F Erling Haaland, who has 35 goals in 32 matches.

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Real Madrid vs. Manchester City odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 9 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Real Madrid +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Manchester City +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Draw +250
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +105)

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Real Madrid vs. Manchester City picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 1, Manchester City 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+250).

Man City is the best team in the world, but it will be on the road against a team with a good track record against EPL opponents.

Real took down Chelsea 2-0 in both matches in the quarterfinals and defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the final last season. Real also beat City a combined 6-5 in the semifinals a year ago. Real has the talent to win, but it hasn’t been as good this season compared to last, sitting 3rd in league play.

City drew Bayern on the road in its quarterfinal road match and is 10-3-3 on the road in league play. Man City hasn’t lost since Feb. 5 and has won 13 of its last 14 games.

Ultimately, City has been surging, but on the road against a team arguably better than any other in the world against EPL sides, I would take DRAW (+250) for a fraction of a unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+105).

Both teams have aggressive offense with high-quality finishers, but Man City is coming off a match in which it had just 2 goals against a likely relegation side in Leeds United.

Man City has gone Under in both its road matches in the knockout rounds, and it had under 2 expected goals in 3 of its 4 knockout stage matches. In EPL play, Man City allowed just 0.91 goals per game (31 in 34 matches).

Madrid had gone Under in 3 of 4 knockout stage games and has an equally as dominant defense, allowing just 0.97 goals per game in La Liga matches (32 goals in 33 games).

Combine it all and I’m confident in BETTING UNDER 2.5 (+105).

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Chelsea vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chelsea vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Chelsea welcomes Real Madrid to Stamford Bridge Tuesday. Kickoff in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Chelsea vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Chelsea will have to play a nearly flawless game as they lost the 1st leg 2-0. D Ben Chilwell received a red card in the 59th minute of that battle. F Karim Benzema and M Marco Asensio scored the goals as Real outshot Chelsea 18-10.

Chelsea sits 11th in the English Premier League, having scored 30 goals in 31 games and having allowed 33. They are led in scoring by F Kai Havertz, who has 7 on the season. Chelsea took down Borussia Dortmund a combined 2-1 in the Round of 16 to get to the final 8.

Real sits 2nd in La Liga, the top Spanish league. They have scored 61 goals, 2.1 per game, and allowed 24. Real defeated Liverpool 5-2 on the road and then 1-0 at home in the Round of 16 to advance. Real was 4-1-1 in group stage competitions.

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Chelsea vs. Real Madrid odds

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  • Moneyline: Chelsea +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Real Madrid +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Draw +250
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -115)

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Chelsea vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 1, Chelsea 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+250).

While Chilwell will be out and Havertz is doubtful, the Blues may get some luck with injury as F Vinicius Junior, a key forward, is doubtful for the match.

That should even the field some. While Chelsea hasn’t had much success on the road, they have 5 draws in 16 home matches. They have drawn 5 of their last 15 matches.

Real has no real need to push the pace and look for a dynamic win and should be comfortable keeping the tempo slow in this game. Given the situation and the potential absence of Junior, take the DRAW (+250).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-115).

Both could be down key attacking forwards. Havertz leads Chelsea in goals, and Junior ranks second on Real in goes scored and second in assists. Real has gone Under in 2 straight games and in 6 of their last 11 matches.

For Chelsea, they are averaging under a goal per game in league play and have struggled mightily offensively this season. They have been held scoreless in 4 straight games and have gone Under this total in 4 of their last 5.

Put it all together and back the UNDER 2.5 (-115).

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Real Madrid vs. Chelsea odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Real Madrid vs. Chelsea odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Real Madrid welcomes Chelsea to the Santiago Bernabeu Wednesday for the 1st leg of a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Real Madrid vs. Chelsea odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid, the current champion, finished atop Group F with a 4-1-1 record. Real Madrid scored 15 goals and allowed 6. It sits 2nd in La Liga, the top Spanish league. Real took down Liverpool in the Round of 16 by a combined score of 6-2. F Karim Benzema leads Real Madrid with 14 goals in 18 starts in La Liga play.

Chelsea is 11th in the English Premier League, the top league in England. The Blues finished atop Group E with a 4-1-1 record. They had just 10 goals, but allowed a mere 4 through the 6 matches. They’ve struggled offensively this season but did defeat Borussia Dortmund a combined 2-1 in the Round of 16.

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Real Madrid vs. Chelsea  odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11:15 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Real Madrid -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Chelsea +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -125)

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Real Madrid vs. Chelsea picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Chelsea 0

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN REAL MADRID (-145).

Real Madrid has everything it takes to come out on top, and it has proven to have success against high-tier EPL sides, taking down Liverpool in the Round of 16 and last season in the Champions League final. Real Madrid, 9-1-4 (4 draws) at home this season in league play, has won 4 of its last 6 games throughout all competitions.

For Chelsea, it has struggled this season and will continue to struggle until its scoring picks up. The Blues have failed to score in 3 consecutive games and have 8 goals in their last 10 games throughout all competitions.

That won’t do it against a lethal Real side, especially while on the road. Considering those trends, slightly back REAL MADRID (-145) despite the juice.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-125).

The Chelsea offense just hasn’t been there all season long. Both games against Dortmund went Under this total — a 1-0 Chelsea loss in the 1st matchup and a 2-0 victory in the return leg. Chelsea has averaged just 0.97 goals per game in EPL, while yielding 1.03.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid had 3 clean sheets in its last 5 games and scored 2 or fewer in 3 of those as well. Real’s defense has been top-notch in La Liga play, allowing just 0.86 goals per game.

While Chelsea hasn’t been scoring at a high pace, its defense should be able to tame Real Madrid.

Ultimately considering both teams’ strengths, BACK UNDER 2.5 (-125).

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

Barcelona (21 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws) welcomes Real Madrid (17-3-5) to Camp Nou Sunday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Having added superstar F Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona has propelled back to the top of La Liga. He has 15 goals in 21 matches. Barcelona has won 12 of their last 15 matches throughout all competitions and has won 2 straight league matches.

They beat Real Madrid 1-0 in Copa del Rey on March 2 and 3-1 in Supercopa de Espana on Jan. 15, both on the road.

Real Madrid is averaging 2 goals per game while allowing just .76 per game in league play. They are 9-3-1 on the road this season. Real is again led by F Karim Benzema, who has 11 goals in 15 starts.

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds

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  • Moneyline: Barcelona +127  (bet $100 to win $127) | Real Madrid +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Draw +250
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 1, Real Madrid 0

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN BARCELONA (+127).

Barcelona has beaten Real Madrid in 2 of 3 matches this season, losing in the lone match that counted toward league standings. This will be Barcelona’s 1st home match against Real.

Barcelona is undefeated at home, posting an eye-popping 10-0-2 record. They have also had 3 straight clean sheets, 1 of which was against Real Madrid. The absence of M Pedri makes these odds playable as well.

Real Madrid, a typically dominant side, is just 2-1-2 in its last 5 matches as well. It has taken a step back, averaging just a goal per game in the last 5. Considering those minor struggles and the home sides’ dominance, back BARCELONA (+127).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-105).

Real Madrid has gone Under this total in 4 of their last 5 games, including a 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Champions League. Their defense is the real deal and allows just .76 goals per game. They have had a clean sheet in 6 of their last 11 matches.

Barcelona is even better defensively, allowing just .32 goals per game. They have let in 8 goals in 25 league matches. The home side has held their opponent scoreless in 10 of their last 14 matches. They have gone Under this in 4 straight matches.

With Pedri’s absence, Barcelona may struggle in transition as well. Take the UNDER 2.5 (-105).

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Real Madrid vs Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Real Madrid vs Liverpool odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Real Madrid welcomes Liverpool to the Santiago Bernabeu in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Real Madrid vs. Liverpool odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 5-2 on Feb. 21 in the 1st leg at Anfield. They did have fewer expected goals though, 1.6 vs. 1.8.

Real Madrid is coming off a 3-1 home win over Espanyol and sits 2nd in La Liga. They are unbeaten in 12 matches at home, posting 8 wins and 4 draws. Real averages 2 goals per game and has allowed .76 in league play. They were 4-1-1 in the Champions League group stage.

Liverpool posted 5 wins and a loss in the group stage, but had a worse goal differential than Napoli. Liverpool has a steep hole to climb out of, and they’ll have to do it with just a 3-7-3 road record, having tallied just 12 points in 13 away EPL matches. Liverpool is led by star F Mohamed Salah, who has 11 goals in 26 starts.

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Real Madrid vs Liverpool odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:58 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Real Madrid +127 (bet $100 to win $127) | Liverpool +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Draw +285
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +140 | U: -160)

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Real Madrid vs Liverpool picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 1, Liverpool 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+285).

Real Madrid should be coasting for some of this game and just looking to possess and defend. Liverpool has a dynamic attack, but it had just 1.8 expected goals in the 1st matchup.

Real Madrid, despite having 5 goals, had just 1.6 expected goals. It was a closer game than the final tally indicated. Real Madrid will be down D David Alaba as well, so its backline could be weaker than usual.

For the value and considering how close this battle was last game, lean to the DRAW (+285).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN ALTERNATE UNDER 2.5 (+150).

Considering how the last game between these clubs went, bettors should expect goals, but the strength for both teams is still in their backline.

Real Madrid allows .76 goals per game in league play. In a more competitive EPL, Liverpool is still only allowing 1.12 goals per game. Both teams gave up 6 goals in 6 games in group stage play.

This game should be at a slower pace with the more talented Real side looking to control the pace in order to advance. Ultimately, take the UNDER 2.5 (+150) but only a lean here given the value and odds.

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