<p>In what is the pick of the UEFA Champions League games this week, Real Madrid will host Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu.</p> <p>The game is scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 11, at 07:00 AEDT, and will see the two clubs meet again in what has become a bit of a rivalry over the years. There have been some iconic ties played, which have led to a lot of anticipation for this contest.</p> <p>Of course, the quality of the two squads also adds to the excitement of this game, with <strong>Kylian Mbappe </strong>and<strong> Erling Haaland</strong> leading the line for the two teams, while attacking and defensive talent can be found all over the pitch.</p> <h2>Real Madrid vs Man City Betting Preview</h2> <p>When looking at the head-to-head between the two teams, it has been fairly even over the years. Real Madrid have six wins, while Man City have four; there have also been four draws. Across the last six matches to have been played, the following results have occurred:</p> <ul> <li>Feb 2025: Real Madrid 3-1 Man City</li> <li>Feb 2025: Man City 2-3 Real Madrid</li> <li>Apr 2024: Man City 1-1 Real Madrid (Madrid won 4-3 on penalties)</li> <li>Apr 2024: Real Madrid 3-3 Man City</li> <li>May 2023: Man City 4-0 Real Madrid</li> <li>May 2023: Real Madrid 1-1 Man City</li> </ul> <p>On top of these results, the two teams also faced each other in the UEFA Champions League in 2022, with Real Madrid winning 6-5 on aggregate after extra time, highlighting how intense this rivalry has become.</p> <p>In the previous ties in 2025, <strong>Jude Bellingham</strong> scored a last-gasp winner in the 3-2 victory after Haaland scored a double for the hosts.<strong> Mbappe </strong>and <strong>Brahim Diaz</strong> also scored. In the 3-1 victory for the La Liga side, a <strong>Mbappe</strong> hat-trick ended the English side’s hopes of qualifying, with<strong> Nico Gonzalez</strong> scoring the sole goal for the Premier League outfit.</p> <h2>Real Madrid vs Man City Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/real-madrid-v-man-city-9890353">Real Madrid vs Man City betting odds</a> have <strong>Real Madrid as the slight favourite</strong> heading into this game. We <strong>predict that the Spanish side will win</strong>, as City suffered a surprise defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in their last game.</p> <p>In the UCL, Madrid have been strong at home, winning the two games they have played so far. They beat Marseille 2-1 before defeating Juventus 1-0 in Matchday 3. City have had a draw (Monaco) and a win (Villarreal) on the road.</p> <p>We <strong>predict 'Over 3.5 Goals'</strong> as this market has hit in each of Manchester City's last five Champions League Wednesday matches. We also <strong>think the ‘Yes’ in the 'Both Teams to Score' market</strong>, as this has hit in 12 of Real Madrid's last 13 Champions League home matches.</p>