The supercomputer at data-boffins Opta has predicted there will be a first-time Champions League winner this season.
As the competition reaches the quarter-finals, Arsenal have been made favourites to win the Champions League for the first time in their history. The Gunners will take on another non-winner in the quarter-finals, in Sporting Lisbon, who have reached the last eight for the first time since 1983.
As a result, Arsenal are calculated as a 29.73% chance to win the 2026 Champions League by Opta. That’s comfortably clear of Bayern Munich, who are regarded as second-favourites with a 18.33% probability.
Liverpool, who face holders Paris Saint-Germain in a tough quarter-final tie, are considered only sixth favourites for the trophy at just 7.12%.
Opta supercomputer Champions League favourites
- Arsenal – 29.73%
- Bayern Munich – 18.33%
- Barcelona – 15.66%
- Paris St-Germain – 11.87%
- Real Madrid – 9.85%
- Liverpool – 7.12%
- Atletico – 4.41%
- Sporting – 3.03%
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