Manchester United vs Real Madrid Champions League Tips
- By Rex Dalton on March 4, 2013 07:37 GMT
Sir Alex Ferguson’s men face the rare instance of going into a match at Old Trafford as the underdogs as Manchester United get set to play host to Real Madrid in the deciding leg of their Champions League clash. Easily the marquee match-up of the knockout stages, the two-legged tie is poised on the head of a pin as United hold the slimmest of possible edges - a vital away goal.
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Should Real Madrid fail to score, United are through. However, it looks like virtually all bookmakers have taken a significant position that Real Madrid are the more likely side to progress.
As it currently stands, Cristiano Ronaldo and the gang can be backed at a 13/10 price for the victory in this match while United are a lengthy 23/10. The draw is considered more likely than a United victory, and you’ll find that priced at around 21/10.
In regards to outright qualification, punters will find Real Madrid trading at an odds-on listing of 4/6 while Manchester United can be backed at 11/10.
Much of the fixture is supposed to hinge on what type of performance Cristiano Ronaldo actually produces on arrival back at his old stomping grounds. It is definitely a fact that Real Madrid have proven match-winners all over the pitch - something Barcelona found out to great effect this past weekend.
Robin Van Persie is expected to play a prominent role in this one and, after failing to convert any of his chances in the opening leg, you can assume he’s going to do his best to deliver a light’s out performance. Van Persie trades at even money to grab an anytime goal.
Wayne Rooney is also in a rich vein of form right now and he’s taken 11 goals in his past 14 matches. He is certain for the start and can be backed at a 15/8 price for an anytime goal.
Obviously, Shinji Kagawa produced something very important at Norwich on the weekend and, if he gets the start in this one, expect him at a solid 5/1 anytime.
Ryan Giggs could be the real variable and, if he makes it on to the pitch at any point, will be playing in his 1,000 career fixture. He is 7/1 to celebrate that with a goal.
