Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig odds, picks and predictions
Manchester City hosts RB Leipzig in the 2nd leg of the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday. Kickoff from Etihad Stadium is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.
Manchester City enters off a 1-0 road victory over Crystal Palace Saturday courtesy of a 78th-minute penalty kick from F Erling Haaland. It dominated the EPL affair with 14 shots (4 on target) and 68% possession to Crystal Palace's 4 shots (0). The Citizens won their only other March game, a 2-0 triumph over visiting Newcastle United on March 4.
RB Leipzig knocked off Borussia Monchengladbach 3-0 on Saturday in Bundesliga action, with all 3 goals coming in the 2nd half. Leipzig controlled possession (67%) and had 14 shots (9 on target) compared to Monchengladbach's 7 shots (3). It is 1-1 in March as it suffered a 2-1 loss at Borussia Dortmund on March 3.
The 1st leg between these clubs was a 1-1 draw in Germany on Feb. 22. Man City found the back of the net in the 27th minute (F Riyad Mahrez) and Leipzig evened the score in the 70th minute (D Josko Gvardiol). City had a possession advantage (62%) and had 90% pass accuracy along with 12 shots (3 on target) to Leipzig's 7 shots (4).