Champions League last 16 draw probabilities: Computer reveals Man City are most likely to play against current league leader, while Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal could have a tough away trip to Germany
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The computer has calculated the odds of a draw in the round of 16 of the Champions League, with Arsenal and Manchester City potentially facing some tough opponents in the first round of the knockout stages.
There was plenty of drama on Wednesday night when the final round of group play took place.
The main action took place in Group F, where both Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain were fighting to reach the knockout stages.
After taking the lead against Milan, Newcastle ultimately suffered an agonizing defeat at St James’ Park, while PSG drew 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park to book their place in the playoffs ahead of Eddie Howe. side.
But the Parisians now look likely to face tough opposition in the round of 16, having finished second in the group behind Dortmund.
Manchester City could face a difficult draw in the next round of the Champions League.
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Mikel Arteta’s side could also face strong opposition in RB Leipzig.
In fact, they are backed against Manchester City and Pep Guardiola’s side, who beat Red Star Belgrade this evening, reportedly have a 14.75 per cent chance of drawing with the Ligue 1 champions. according to the computer created by Reddit user Amy_nga.
City also have a 14.75 per cent chance of drawing with Copenhagen, who qualified from Group A along with Bayern Munich, while Manchester United and Galatasaray failed to qualify.
Interestingly, Arsenal, who booked their place in the play-offs after beating Lens 6-0 last week, are likely to play Leipzig as the computer gives them a 20 per cent chance of making the team Bundesliga.
According to the computer, the Gunners also have a 13.59 per cent chance of drawing with PSG and Copenhagen.
City finished top of their group by defeating Red Star Belgrade in the final game of the group stage.
PSG came back from a goal down to secure a draw against Dortmund and seal their place in the round of 16.
Elsewhere, Serie A leaders Inter Milan are said to have a strong chance of drawing with seeded Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, while Real Madrid and Barcelona are heavily backed Leipzig draw.
The next round of the tournament is scheduled for February 13, 2024, with the round of 16 draw taking place on Monday, December 18.
The draw will consist of the winners of each group being placed in a seeded pot. The second-place finishers in each group will be placed in the second unseeded pot.
They will be drawn, with the seeded teams playing the first legs of each match away from home before returning home for the second leg of the draw.
