Supercomputer tips Sporting for Champions League success, promising result | OneFootball

The MisterChip page, dedicated to statistical analysis in football, has released the results of around four million simulations carried out by a supercomputer to project the final standings of the regular phase of the Champions League. Among the data presented are the probabilities of Sporting advancing to the next stage of the competition.

For the Lions, led by Rui Borges, the scenario is overwhelmingly favorable. Heading into the final matchday, Sporting occupies 10th place with 13 points and has a 99.96% probability of finishing in the top 16, a position that guarantees at least a spot in the playoff—which is already mathematically secured. The chance of reaching the top 8, which allows for direct qualification to the round of 16, is estimated at 23%, according to the simulations.

Among the clubs with the highest probability of finishing in the top 8, MisterChip highlights Arsenal and Bayern Munich, both with 100%, followed by Liverpool (92%), Real Madrid (86%), Barcelona (76%), PSG (69%), Manchester City (61%), and Atlético de Madrid (55%).

With the victory against PSG—the 22nd in 31 matches this season—Rui Borges' men have accumulated 13 points in the competition and are in tenth place in the standings. The next match in the international competition is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, at 8:00 PM, against Athletic Bilbao, at San Mamés Stadium.

The green and white team will be back on the field next Saturday, December 24, against Arouca, in a match for the 19th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. The game against the team led by Vasco Seabra will be played at 6:00 PM, at the opponent’s ground.

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