The Opta SuperComputer has released its prediction for the top five teams most likely to win the UEFA Champions League this season, following the conclusion of the league phase on Wednesday night. With all clubs now confirmed for the round of 16 and knockout play-offs, attention has shifted to which team has the strongest chance of lifting the famous trophy.

Arsenal emerged as the leading favourites after finishing top of the standings with a perfect record, winning all eight of their matches. According to Opta’s data model, the Gunners have a 29.8 percent chance of winning the Champions League, a title they have never claimed in their history. Their impressive consistency and dominance in the league phase have placed them ahead of Europe’s traditional heavyweights.

Bayern Munich are ranked second on the list, with a 14.9 percent probability of winning the competition. The German giants finished just behind Arsenal and remain one of the most experienced sides in the tournament. Manchester City follow closely in third place with a 10.5 percent chance, while fellow Premier League clubs Liverpool and Chelsea occupy fourth and fifth positions with 8.9 percent and 7.5 percent respectively.

Interestingly, four of the five top contenders come from the English Premier League, underlining the league’s strength in Europe this season. However, among the predicted favourites, only Arsenal are yet to win the Champions League, adding extra intrigue as the knockout stages approach.