(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Supercomputer makes surprising Arsenal Champions League prediction

Originally posted on Just Arsenal | By Admin Martin | Last updated Jan 27, 2025 4:30 PM ET

Arsenal is one of the clubs widely expected to secure automatic qualification to the knockout stages of the Champions League, avoiding the need for playoffs. Currently positioned strongly in the league standings, the Gunners are almost guaranteed to finish within the top eight teams. However, for a club of Arsenal’s stature and ambition, merely progressing to the next round is not enough—they will be aiming for much more in this prestigious tournament.

With their exit from the FA Cup and a challenging deficit to overcome in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle, Arsenal’s potential list of trophies for the season is quickly narrowing. As a result, most fans are pinning their hopes on the Premier League or the Champions League as realistic opportunities for silverware. A deep run in European football is the minimum expectation, as Arsenal’s supporters continue to dream of lifting the coveted Champions League trophy for the first time in the club’s history.

Interestingly, a Supercomputer has offered a glimmer of hope for the Arsenal faithful by making bold predictions about the teams with the best chance of winning the Champions League this season. According to a report from The Sun, the Supercomputer has ranked Arsenal as the favourites, giving them a 26.3 per cent chance of winning the competition. This prediction has undoubtedly caught the attention of fans, considering Arsenal’s past struggles to dominate Europe’s elite tournament.

Liverpool, who have an impeccable record of seven consecutive wins in this season’s Champions League, were rated as the second-most likely to triumph, with a 21.6 per cent chance. Despite their impressive form, the Supercomputer appears to favour Arsenal’s overall chances, which will come as a surprise to many, given that the Gunners are yet to establish themselves as consistent contenders in the tournament.

Predictions like these are always exciting and serve as a source of optimism for fans. However, Arsenal’s fate ultimately lies in their performances on the pitch. The competition is fierce, with Europe’s biggest clubs vying for the same prize, and the road to the final is fraught with challenges.

While Arsenal supporters may remain cautious, dreaming of Champions League glory is not out of reach. For the Gunners to make this their year, they will need to translate their potential into results and rise to the occasion when it matters most. Only then can they hope to fulfil the Supercomputer’s bold prediction and etch their name into the history books.

This article first appeared on Just Arsenal and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: