Manchester City attempt to slow down a hot opponent when they visit RB Leipzig in the first leg of their 2022-23 UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 showdown on Wednesday. Manchester City, who reached the final for the first time in 2021, went 4-2-0 to finish atop their group in the competition. RB Leipzig lost their first two contests but reeled off four consecutive victories to advance to the knockout phase.
Kickoff at Red Bull Arena is set for 3 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. The Citizens are -118 favorites (risk $122 to win $100) in the latest Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Red Bulls are +330 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +260 and the over/under for total goals is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here)
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After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated almost $33,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season.
Green just finished crushing his World Cup predictions on the Early Edge, backing the USMNT to advance (+100), Kylian Mbappe to win the Golden Boot (+900) and Netherlands, England and Argentina all to win their groups (+210) among his correct picks.
Green knows Manchester City's defense has been superb in the competition as the team finished group play tied with Bayern Munich for fewest goals allowed with two. Striker Erling Haaland has been the top offensive player for the Citizens, netting five tallies in four matches. However, the 22-year-old Norwegian, who leads the English Premier League with 26 goals, has scored just once in his last five games across all competitions.
The expert also has taken into account that RB Leipzig have outscored their opponents 12-3 during their four-game winning streak in the Champions League. Midfielder Christopher Nkunku and forward Andre Silva have netted three tallies apiece, with the latter adding three assists, while forward Timo Werner has converted twice. The 25-year-old Nkunku, who returned to action in the Red Bulls' Bundesliga victory against Wolfsburg on Saturday after missing three months with a knee injury, is second in the German league with 12 goals.
Now, Green has taken an in-depth look at the Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig match from every angle. We can tell you he is leaning Over on the goal total, and he has three other CONFIDENT best bets in addition to a full breakdown of the match. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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