April 15, 2025
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Real Madrid v Arsenal Prediction & Tips
Wednesday | 19:00 UTC | Santiago Bernabéu | UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid welcome Arsenal to the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night with a mountain to climb in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Real Madrid Facing Uphill Battle
A 3-0 defeat at the Emirates in the first leg has left the defending European champions with it all to do. It was a rare off-night for Ancelotti’s side, and they’ll need something extraordinary to turn this tie around. Madrid do come into this clash off the back of a 1-0 win away at Alavés in La Liga, but the damage may already be done on the continental stage.
Arsenal in Full Control
Mikel Arteta’s team are in pole position to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009. They were ruthless in the first leg, led by a pair of world-class free kicks from Declan Rice. They followed that up with a 1-1 draw against Brentford in the Premier League, a game that clearly saw one eye on the return leg. Despite a few injury concerns, Arsenal head to Spain full of confidence.
Bookies Lean Toward Madrid Fightback
Real Madrid are 1.71 favourites to win on the night, although that price reflects their strong home form rather than the aggregate situation. Arsenal are 4.40 to win again, with a draw, which would be enough to see them through, is priced at 4.10. Madrid will need an early breakthrough to get the crowd onside.
Head-to-Head: Arsenal Unbeaten in This Matchup
The Gunners have now faced Real Madrid three times in European competition and are yet to concede a goal. That includes a 1-0 aggregate win back in 2006 and last week’s emphatic victory. The price on Under 3.25 Asian Goals at 1.71 looks appealing with that record in mind.
Players to Watch
All eyes will be on Kylian Mbappé. The French star was kept quiet in the first leg but has been Madrid’s main goal threat all season. He’s 1.90 to score anytime. Declan Rice, who scored twice from distance last week, is 7.50 to get on the scoresheet again.
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Alaba; Modric, Tchouaméni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinícius Jr; Mbappé
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, Rice, Partey (doubt); Saka, Merino, Martinelli
Additional Angle: Corners Worth Watching
Given the urgency of Madrid’s situation, expect them to push forward aggressively — and corners could follow. Only Bayern and PSG have had more corners than Madrid in this competition so far. Arsenal are also heavily reliant on their set pieces so go for over 10.5 corners at 2.00.
Stephen’s Betting Tips
✅ Under 3.25 Asian Goals – 1.71
✅ Kylian Mbappé to Score Anytime – 1.90
✅ Over 10.5 Total Corners – 2.00
Odds correct at time of writing
