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Opta supercomputer lists Arsenal as favorite for Champions League title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 11:44 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Opta supercomputer lists Arsenal as favorite for Champions League title

Summary

Opta released its probability projections for the 2026/27 Champions League season on Friday, September 4. The data lists Arsenal as the tournament favorite with a 21.2% chance to win, followed by Bayern Munich at 19.9% and Manchester City at 12%. Current title holder PSG holds a 7.7% probability, placing the team fourth in the rankings. The competition features a 36-team league phase where each club plays eight matches before the round of 16 phase. The opening round of the tournament is scheduled to begin next week with fixtures running from Tuesday, September 8 through Thursday, September 10. Notable opening round matches include Real Madrid facing Inter Milan and Liverpool playing Atlético de Madrid. The tournament concludes with the final at the Metropolitano Stadium on June 5, 2027.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal leads the probability rankings at 21.2 percent.
•The 2026/27 league phase matches begin on September 8.
•Real Madrid and Inter Milan meet in the opening round.
•The final is set for June 5, 2027, at Metropolitano Stadium.

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What they're saying

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OPTA’s Supercomputer released its ranking of the FAVORITES to win the 2026/27 Champions League this Friday (4).Current two-time champion, PSG appears only in fourth place, with a 7.7% chance.Arsenal...
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