A new statistical analysis has identified Arsenal as the leading contender for the upcoming Champions League trophy. Advanced forecasting models, run after the second matchday of the league phase, give the London club an 18.1% probability of clinching the title.
Liverpool follows closely in the projections with a 14.7% chance, while Paris Saint-Germain ranks third at 14%. The top five is rounded out by Manchester City (9.7%) and Bayern Munich (9.5%).
Further down the list, Real Madrid holds an 8.2% chance, with Inter at 5% and Newcastle United at 3.1%.
The early stage of the competition has already seen six teams secure their spots in the next round, including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, PSG, Inter, Arsenal, and Qarabag.
