The intrigue intensified before the Champions League Round of 16. The Opta supercomputer updated the next calculations, showing which teams were given priority in the first games. In short, the "calculating machine" is cold, but the conclusion is sensational: in some couples, the favorite is obvious, and in others, a single mistake can completely change the entire scenario.
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City
One of the central conflicts of the species is this pair. According to Opta, the English club is one step ahead in the first match.
- Manchester City win: 45.5%
- Real Madrid win: 29.9%
- Draw: 24.6%
That is, the supercomputer sees City as the favorite, but in Madrid, even "statistics" sometimes lose their nerve - football itself has proven this many times.
Atalanta - Bayern Munich
Here, Opta firmly took the side of the Germans.
- Bayern win: 55.8%
- Atalanta win: 22.2%
- Draw: 22%
Judging by the result, Bayern's chances are high, but Atalanta is an opponent who annoys big teams with "unfavorable attacks." Therefore, even though the numbers are large, everything is still open on the field.
Arsenal - Bayer Leverkusen
The Londoners are seen as a clear favorite in this match as well.
- Arsenal win: 58%
- Bayer Leverkusen win: 18.9%
- Draw: 23.1%
Opta put the "artillerymen" forward with great confidence. But it's important to remember that German clubs sometimes win in the playoffs not with a "plan," but with a "character."
Galatasaray vs. Liverpool
Supercomputers are giving the Merseyside team a huge advantage.
- Liverpool win: 49.9%
- Galatasaray win: 25.8%
- Draw: 24.3%
Percentages put Liverpool ahead, but the air in Istanbul is always "hot." There, a single goal will launch the entire stadium like a rocket.
Newcastle vs. Barcelona
The difference isn't that big - Opta is even saying "a close fight."
- Barcelona win: 40.7%
- Newcastle win: 35.2%
- Draw: 24.1%
In short, the Catalans are the favorites, but every minute at the Crows' home is a test. Here, one heavy pressing is a clean opportunity.
"Atletico" - "Tottenham"
One of the biggest advantages is here: Opta gave Atletico a very high rating.
- Atletico win: 59.4%
- Tottenham win: 19.4%
- Draw: 21.2%
That is, according to calculations, the Madrid club is definitely ahead in this match. However, in the playoffs, "Tottenham" sometimes makes unexpected "turns" too - only on that day everything needs to be perfect for them.
The conclusion is this: The opta speaks with numbers, while the field speaks with emotions, character, and players who can turn a moment into "gold." Now the most interesting thing is - which of these percentages will be a "shapka" for, and which will become an "assumption" for.
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