A supercomputer has run simulations for the upcoming Champions League round of 16 after the thrilling conclusion of the play-off round.
The results from the play-offs brought plenty of drama, with European powerhouses like AC Milan, Juventus, and Manchester City making early exits. But what’s next for the remaining teams?
Shock Predictions for Arsenal and Aston Villa Fans
For Arsenal and Aston Villa supporters, the news is not looking too promising.
According to the supercomputer’s predictions, both teams are expected to face early exits in the round of 16.
Arsenal, currently struggling in the competition, is predicted to be knocked out by PSV Eindhoven.
Aston Villa, making their long-awaited return to the Champions League after decades, is forecasted to fall short against Borussia Dortmund.
Better News for Liverpool Fans as Supercomputer Backs Them to Go All the Way
On the other hand, Liverpool fans have something to cheer about.
The supercomputer predicts that the Premier League leaders will overcome Benfica in their round of 16 match, with a resounding 8-3 aggregate scoreline over two legs.
The exciting prediction doesn’t stop there: Liverpool is even favored to win the entire competition.
The Reds are expected to beat Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan on their way to the final, where they’ll edge out PSG in a thrilling 4-3 match.
How the Supercomputer Makes Its Predictions
The CasinoHawks supercomputer’s simulations take into account a wide range of factors, such as each team’s current league form, positions, and betting market odds.
After running 10,000 simulations of the remaining fixtures, it constructs an average league table, removing any outliers or surprising results.
This process aims to provide a highly accurate prediction of the competition’s outcome.
Other Notable Predictions for the Champions League
Beyond Arsenal and Aston Villa’s predicted exits, the AI also has some bold forecasts for the other teams.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is projected to knock out both Barcelona and Real Madrid in the last-16. Meanwhile, Belgian club Club Brugge is expected to make it to the quarter-finals, where they’ll face a challenging tie against Lille.
Inter Milan is also predicted to overcome Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, while PSV is expected to make it into the final eight.
What the Round of 16 Will Look Like for English Clubs
The draw for the round of 16 became clearer on Wednesday night.
For Liverpool, their opponent will be either PSG or Benfica after PSG demolished Ligue 1 rivals Brest 7-0 in their previous match. Arsenal, meanwhile, will face either Feyenoord or PSV Eindhoven.
Finally, Aston Villa, who are back in the Champions League for the first time since their European Cup victory in 1982-83, will take on Borussia Dortmund, Club Brugge, or Lille in their quest for a quarter-final spot.
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