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The upcoming match between Manchester City and RB Leipzig in the Champions League will determine which historic team will be eliminated in this edition of the tournament. In the first leg, neither team managed to take the lead, and the only way to advance to the quarter-finals is by being the smartest and most prepared team.
Under the leadership of Pep Guardiola, Manchester City is a strong contender to win the Premier League and has a robust squad capable of competing in all competitions. They have won 19 out of 27 matches locally and are currently in second place, just five points behind Arsenal. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland’s squad is currently leading the way.
In the previous match at the Red Bull Arena, Manchester City’s lack of precision proved to be costly, as they only managed to score one goal despite having 12 attempts. The absence of Kevin de Bruyne as a starter was noticeable, and they were under constant attack from the Germans in the second half.
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Manchester City is expected to continue their good form in the upcoming clash, having won four consecutive matches and scored ten goals since the Champions League draw. They have not been eliminated at this stage of the tournament in the past four years.
RB Leipzig, who scored an away goal in the previous match, is a fiercely competitive visitor that leaves everything on the pitch. Defender Josko Gvardiol scored the equalizer, and the Germans showed an impressive attacking display in the second half.
Despite being fourth in the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig’s overall performance has been strong, and they still have hope of qualifying for the quarter-finals. However, Manchester City is expected to win at the Etihad, as their home advantage is a fortress for Guardiola’s team. They are likely to have De Bruyne back in the starting lineup, while Leipzig will have several key absences, including Nkunku and Xaver Schlager.
Manchester City vs RB Leipzig Game Information
- Date: 03/14/2023
- Time: 04:00 PM ET
- Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
- How to Watch: Manchester City vs Leverkusen Paramount+
- Live Stream: fubo.tv
Manchester City vs Leverkusen Betting Lines
Manchester City is -265 according to our Vegas Champions League Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $38.On the other side, Leverkusen is +700 according to the Vegas Champions League Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $700.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines has Manchester City at a 72.60% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Leverkusen has 12.50% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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