An Opta supercomputer has predicted the rest of the European season, having a punt at which teams will achieve silverware this year.
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Opta supercomputer predicts seasonMan City to win Champions League and Premier LeagueAston Villa and Liverpool to win UECL and Europa LeagueGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The supercomputer, in accordance with , has forecasted that England captain Harry Kane will finally lift his first-ever career trophy by helping Bayern Munich on their way to the Bundesliga title, staving off Bayer Leverkusen who have been the form side so far this season. It has also predicted that Jude Bellingham will lead Real Madrid to the La Liga title, while Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan will tie up Ligue 1 and Serie A crowns respectively.
The vague surprise comes in the Premier League predictions as Manchester City are expected to pick up their fourth consecutive title, despite currently sitting fourth in the league after a less-than-optimal start to the season. It also predicts that Unai Emery's Aston Villa have a 65.82% chance of making the Champions League.
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When it comes to European competitions, the supercomputer has predicted that the Premier League will go three-for-three on the continent. Manchester City are seen as the likeliest to win the Champions League with a 30% chance, while Liverpool (30.13%) and Aston Villa (33.78%) poised to tie up to the Europa League and Conference League respectively. As per the predictions, Pep Guardiola's side would be looking set to land their second consecutive treble, a feat that has never been achieved in world football.
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It is bad news for Luton Town, Burnley and Sheffield United, though, as they are the three likeliest teams to get relegated from the Premier League, straight after earning promotion last season. The prediction lines up with the fact that no Premier League club has survived relegation after failing to tally 10 points in the league at the halfway point in the campaign.
WHAT NEXT?
With just over five months left before the conclusion of the European season, teams across the continent will be looking to continue on their chosen path or change their predicted fate. That said, titles will, of course, be won on the field and not on paper.