Real Madrid VS Manchester United Match Prediction

Real and United have only played five times before, and the records are dead even with both teams taking two wins apiece.  A draw has also been played out.  Here's a look:

Aug 3, 2014: Manchester United 3-1 Real Madrid (ICC)
Mar 6, 2013: Manchester United 1-2 Real Madrid (UCL Round of 16)
Feb 14, 2013: Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester United (UCL Round of 16)
Apr 23, 2003: Manchester United 4-3 Real Madrid (UCL Quarterfinal)
Apr 8, 2003: Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester United (UCL Quarterfinal)

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Real Madrid vs Man United Betting Tips and Odds

Bovada have the following odds available for this match:

Real Madrid are at +110 to win, a draw is at +230, and a Manchester United win is at +225.

We like Manchester United here due to the fact that they are further along in their preseason schedule, and that isn't a bad thing for you, either, because they have better odds than Madrid here.  Madrid are a great team and they could turn it on at any point, but United have the better legs at this point.

Another reason we like them is because United won't have to face either Ronaldo or Cristiano Ronaldo here, who have both taken them to the woodshed in recent matches. 

Real Madrid vs Man United Prediction

This is the fourth preseason match for United already, so they will be ahead fitness-wise and should be able to see that through to victory.  Also, they don't have a Ronaldo to contend with against Madrid, so that will help them considerably.

Predicted Scoreline: Real Madrid 1-3 Manchester United

Team News

Zinedine Zidane is missing a few players due to the tournaments that have been going on this summer.  Marco Asenjo, Jesus Vallejo, and Marcos Llorente are all missing after their exertions in the U21 European Championship.  Cristiano Ronaldo also hasn't been included after his time at the Confederations Cup.  Center back Sergio Ramos also has been given a longer holiday.  James Rodriguez has left the club for Bayern Munich.

Key Man

Karim Benzema will probably relish the chance here to take up the mantle as the top player.  So many rumors have been swirling about him of late and about transfers to replace him, so he'd love to stamp that out very quickly with a good start to the summer.

Team Form

Real have four wins and a loss in their last five matches.  They lost 2-1 away to Atletico in the Champions League second leg (they still advanced) before winning 4-1 at home over Sevilla and away to Celta Vigo.  They ended the league season with a 0-2 win at Malaga to clinch the La Liga title, and they then defeated Juventus 1-4 in the Champions League Final.

Real Madrid Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-3-3

Team News

Jose Mourinho has striker Romelu Lukaku and defender Victor Lindelof, both new signings in the squad.  Injured players such as Marcos Rojo, Luke Shaw, and Ashley Young are there but only to continue to work on their rehab.  The other bit of big news over the summer is that Wayne Rooney has left for a return to Everton, so he will not be there with the Red Devils.

Key Man

Romelu Lukaku hasn't played an official match yet for his new club, but by the looks of it he's going to hit the ground running when he does.  A goal in his debut against RSL was followed on by another one against Manchester City on Thursday night.  Look for him to continue to be a massive threat.

Team Form

Manchester United have five wins in their last five matches.  They won 2-0 against Crystal Palace to end the league season before winning the Europa League Final against Ajax by the same score.  They played two friendlies ahead of the ICC beginning, winning away to LA Galaxy (2-5) and Real Salt Lake (1-2).  On Thursday, they faced Manchester City and they won 2-0.

Man United Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

It\'s a mouthwatering tie for many as Manchester United meet Real Madrid stateside on Sunday night. This is going to be a match in a couple of weeks, and it could well be a Champions League tie later on this season, too. With all of that said, you almost get a feel that there will be some games played between these teams to make sure to not show too much of what they have to each other. Because of United\'s schedule so far in preseason, we think they\'ll have the edge over Real

These sides will meet in just 16 days\' time with a trophy on the line as they meet in Macedonia in the UEFA Super Cup.