Supercomputer tips Sporting for Champions League success | OneFootball

The MisterChip page, dedicated to statistical analysis in football, released the results of about four million simulations conducted by a supercomputer to project the final standings of the Champions League regular season. 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 largely favorable. Heading into the last round, Sporting is in 10th place with 13 points and has a 99.96% probability of finishing in the top-16, a position that ensures at least a spot in the playoff - something that is already mathematically guaranteed. The chance of reaching the top-8, which allows direct qualification for 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 –, the team led by Rui Borges has 13 points in the competition and is in tenth place in the standings. The next game in the international competition is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28th, at 8:00 PM, against Athletic Bilbao, at the San Mamés Stadium.

The green and white emblem returns to the field next Saturday, January 24th, against Arouca, in a match related to the 19th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. The match against the team led by Vasco Seabra will be played at 6:00 PM, at the opponent's venue.

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