2016-2017 UEFA Champions League Match Prediction: Manchester City vs. Monaco
Match Venue: City of Manchester Stadium
Match Date: 22 February 2017
12BET (Football Tips) Manchester City will go head to head against AS Monaco for the first time. With the similar play that both teams get to record on their respective matches will be the probability for an exciting match-up.
Team Analysis
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola was indeed unhappy on how his men play on FA Cup as the Citizens settles on a goalless draw result against Huddersfields. This won’t bring any confidence at all as they face the French front runners. A consistent play and good form is in badly needed on this match.
Manchester City will have step-up there game if they don’t want to kiss their dream goodbye. Guardiola will look forward on how Sergio Aguero put up some goals on this campaign. They should take advantage of the fact that they are right at home with a great support coming from their fans.
AS Monaco
Similar fate on their game against SC Bastia has been experienced by AS Monaco, as the number one on Ligue 1 only snatch a single goal. Managing to conceal some wins away from home will give the visitors the confidence that they will need as they travel to England.
The club is one of the highest scoring team this season which makes them the favorite to win this rally. Leonardo Jardim’s men are well-known for their tactical defense and counter-attack which Manchester City should watch out for.
Bernardo Silva will be the ace player of Monaco as they try to pull down the hope of their rivals in advancing on the next round. Records show how the French Giant thrash down Tottenham’s hope.
Prediction
Monaco is the favorite team to win this match, considering the good play that they’ve showcased on their past matches in all competition.
Manchester City 1.59
Score: 1-2
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