Supercomputer backs Porto over Forest, Europa League hopes rise | OneFootball

Following the conclusion of the Europa League round of 16, OPTA has revised its projections for the next stage of the competition, at a time when two Portuguese teams are still in contention. FC Porto and Sp. Braga eliminated Stuttgart and Ferencváros and will face Nottingham Forest and Betis, respectively, in the quarter-finals.

In this round, the supercomputer places the Dragons as favorites against the English side managed by Vítor Pereira, giving them a 58.65% chance of winning the tie, compared to 41.35% for their opponents. As for the Arsenalistas’ clash, the team from Seville is ahead, with 56.28% versus 43.72%.

Regarding the predictions for lifting the trophy in the final scheduled for May 20 at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul, there is a Portuguese team among the main contenders for the title. Aston Villa appears as the clear favorite, with 30.31%. Next are Celta de Vigo (15.41%), FC Porto (15.32%), Betis (12.47%), and Nottingham Forest (8.27%). Sp. Braga comes right after, with 7.99%, ahead of Bologna (5.23%) and Freiburg (5.00%).

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