Legia Warsaw vs Real Madrid
UEFA Champions League – Group F
Date: Wednesday, 2nd November 2016.
Kick-Off at 19:45 UK,
Venue: Polish Army Stadium, Warsaw.
Legia Warsaw is one of three sides in this season’s Champions League that have lost in all their three group matches. The other two being Club Brugge and Dinamo Zagreb. They have already conceded 13 goals courtesy of two heavy losses- 6-0 at home to Dortmund and 5-1 away at Real Madrid.
Real Madrid on the other hand have successfully shake off the mini lapse at the early stages of the season. The Los Blancos were held to draws in 4 consecutive matches in all competitions. Now they have responded brilliantly by picking 5 comprehensive wins in a row scoring 24 goals.
Real Madrid are currently second in the Group F with same points as Borussia Dortmund. While Legia are at the foot of the table without a point and a defeat on Wednesday will seal their exit from the group stage.
Legia Warsaw vs Real Madrid: Head-to-Head Stats
The first leg clash on 18th October 2016 which ended 5-1 in favour of Real Madrid is their lone meeting against Legia Warsaw in a UEFA Competition. The win also help Real to maintain their 100% win record against Polish sides in 7 meetings so far.
While Legia have a poor record against La Liga clubs in competitive meetings as they suffered 6 defeats from 9 matches, managing just 1 win and 2 draws.
Real Madrid vs Legia Warsaw: Prediction
This is expected to be an easy outing for Real Madrid as they are firing from all cylinders at the moment. Legia is a side that gives you the impression that they do not even want to try and win football matches. They are in for another potential hammering.
So expect the visiting La Liga side to win by a healthy margin, especially when Ronaldo had found his scoring touch and coming on the back of a hat-trick in the weekend fixture against Alaves.
Real Madrid vs Legia Warsaw: Betting Tips
First Half Handicap: Real Madrid -1 goals: Odds at 2.25 (5/4)
Cristiano Ronaldo to score 2 or more goals.
