Supercomputer predicts Liverpool’s chances of winning Champions League after Galatasaray loss
Liverpool have now lost two games in a row after tasting defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League.
Liverpool’s defeat to Galatasaray was a sucker punch, but Liverpool also lost Allison through injury and Hugo Ekitike was also forced off.
Florian Wirtz came under fire again for Liverpool after another disappointing performance for the Reds, as Arne Slot will look to shake things up against Chelsea on Saturday.
Galatasaray were seen as one of the relatively easier sides to beat out of Liverpool‘s Champions League fixtures, as Slot now faces pressure to win the next games in the competition.
Arsenal trump Liverpool as favourites to win Champions League
At the start of the season, Liverpool were favourites to win the Champions League, but Arsenal have now leapfrogged the Reds.
As per Opta Analyst‘s updated supercomputer, Arsenal have an 18.09 per cent chance of lifting the famous trophy, while Liverpool’s chances stand at 14.70 per cent.
PSG, Manchester City and Bayern Munich make up the top five favourites.
| Team | Probability |
| 1. Arsenal | 18.09% |
| 2. Liverpool | 14.70% |
| 3. PSG | 13.96% |
| 4. Manchester City | 9.71% |
| 5. Bayern Munich | 9.50% |
Arsenal also appear to again be the Reds’ main competitors in the race for the Premier League this year.
Liverpool’s game against Chelsea is their last one before the international break, as it is vital Slot’s team get back to winning ways before the break.
After the break, Liverpool’s season ramps up even more as the fixtures start to come thick and fast, as Slot will be hoping some of his injured players can make a swift recovery.
Liverpool have their toughest run of fixtures coming up, including Real Madrid
Alexander Isak is going to have an important role to play for Liverpool in the coming weeks, especially if Ekitike’s injury is serious.
- Liverpool’s next two Premier League fixtures are Chelsea and Manchester United
- Their next two Champions League games are Eintracht Frankfurt and Real Madrid
- In between these fixtures is another game against Crystal Palace, which comes in the Carabao Cup
Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili could have his Liverpool breakthrough as a huge chance presents itself through Allison’s injury.
Liverpool will also be praying Virgil van Dijk can stay fit after Giovanni Leoni’s devastating injury news.
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