BREAKING NEWS: The supercomputer that Predicted Man city to win Treble last two season has again Predicted where Arsenal will finish in the champions League this season after bottling the premier League
BREAKING NEWS: The supercomputer that Predicted Man city to win Treble last two season has again Predicted where Arsenal will finish in the champions League this season after bottling the premier League
The 2024-25 Champions League Round of 16 fixtures are upon us and fans and pundits alike continue making their predictions for the continent’s showpiece club competition. While many expected Real Madrid to continue their dominance after getting the long-anticipated Kylian Mbappe deal over the line this summer, Los Blancos have stumbled a little and Liverpool’s incredible start to the tournament has led to many believing Arne Slot’s men could go all the way.
Following the conclusion of the controversial new league phase, which has seen the likes of LOSC Lille and Aston Villa arise as potential surprise packages, Opta’s supercomputer has simulated the rest of the campaign in order to predict which club is most likely to end the season as champions of Europe. The data experts have put together an interesting dissection of where each team is most likely to finish in the league phase of the tournament based on their run-throughs, while also ranking the teams in order of who are the favourites to go all the way and lift the crown
Their information has been collected from a large number of simulations to ascertain which team has the best odds based on their current predicament. While some sets of supporters will look at their chances with an element of disappointment, others may find themselves pleasantly surprised about just how well they are expected to do in the lead up to the Allianz Arena, Munich-based final on 31 May 2025.
Final League Phase Table
A reminder of where things stand right now upon the conclusion of the league phase
The opening league stage has wrapped up, with eight match days determining the teams that have directly advanced to the knockout rounds (the top eight) and those who needed to feature in a playoff to secure a spot in the Round of 16 (ranks 9th to 24th). It’s the perfect time to recap how things ended.
Key highlights include Liverpool and Barcelona finishing in first and second, putting them in the best position for an easier path to the final in Munich. Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa, and surprise package Lille followed closely behind, with the Ligue 1 outfit notably shocking last season’s champions, Real Madrid, with an incredible 1-0 win.
On the other hand, teams that didn’t meet expectations and now face an extra match to earn a place in the Round of 16 include the aforementioned reigning European champions, Bayern Munich, PSG, and Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side had to mount a dramatic second-half comeback against Club Brugge to secure their progress on the final matchday. See the final table below:
Pos
Team
Pts
1
Liverpool
21
2
Barcelona
19
3
Arsenal
19
4
Inter Milan
19
5
Atletico Madrid
18
6
Bayer Leverkusen
16
7
LOSC Lille
16
8
Aston Villa
16
9
Atalanta
15
10
Borussia Dortmund
15
11
Real Madrid
15
12
Bayern Munich
15
13
AC Milan
15
14
PSV
14
15
PSG
13
16
Benfica
13
17
Monaco
13
18
Brest
13
19
Feyenoord
13
20
Juventus
12
21
Celtic
12
22
Manchester City
11
23
Sporting Lisbon
11
24
Club Brugge
11
