Why Manchester City can win this match: 1) Real Madrid's style doesn't work against top opponents (Barcelona was without many key players in El Clásico, which is partly why they lost this match). They lost 1-0 to struggling Liverpool and 2-5 to Atlético, and deservedly so. 2) Real Madrid's poor form, particularly their leaders. As we've seen from recent matches, the team hasn't been able to get much going, and they only managed a confident win against Bilbao, a team just starting to find form. 3) Real Madrid's defensive problems. Against the visitors' wingers, who are in excellent form, the Madrid defense could be in trouble. Xabi Alonso's team has made many mistakes in front of goal and in their own half, and Éder Militao, arguably the team's best central defender at the moment, is out with an injury. 4) Real Madrid's attacking problems. According to the xG metric, Los Blancos were more than two goals ahead in their last match, but ultimately failed to score a single one. Considering the Manchester team's less-than-ideal defensive performance, this could help the visitors in the upcoming match. 5) Manchester City Football. Guardiola's tactics have long proven themselves ideal for matches against top teams, and this season alone offers numerous examples of successful games against high-quality opponents, such as a draw with Arsenal, one of the best teams in the world, despite City being one step away from victory and controlling the game for a long time. 6) Pep Guardiola's Experience. The Spaniard has been coaching at the highest level for almost 20 years, and during that time, he has seen a lot, and in important moments, he can make informed decisions based in part on his experience throughout his coaching career. The hosts' status could help Real Madrid, but the aforementioned factors combined could tip the scales in City's favor. My prediction: Away team to win.