Champions League: Opta’s AI Ranks PSG Among the Top Favorites

Author: Damon Masson
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi

Could this be the year PSG finally wins the Champions League? According to Opta’s AI, the Parisians are one of the top contenders for the title.

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After an eventful Round of 16, eight teams remain in contention:

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  • PSG
  • FC Barcelona
  • Real Madrid
  • Inter Milan
  • Bayern Munich
  • Arsenal
  • Aston Villa
  • Borussia Dortmund

PSG Leading the Charge for the Semifinals

Opta’s supercomputer gives PSG a 72.2% chance of reaching the semifinals, a 36% probability of making the final, and a 19.3% chance of lifting the trophy.

For comparison, Paris had only 16% odds of eliminating Liverpool, yet they managed to pull off the win.

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While PSG ranks high, FC Barcelona is seen as the team most likely to go all the way. The Blaugrana will face Dortmund in the quarterfinals, with a potential Bayern-Inter showdown awaiting in the semis.

Dortmund and Aston Villa: Long Shots

At the bottom of the prediction table, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa are the least favored, with less than 3% chances of winning the tournament.

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Will these forecasts hold true? April will provide the answers on the pitch.

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