The most prestigious competition in European football — the UEFA Champions League — is seeing various analytical platforms publish their predictions ahead of the decisive final match. In particular, the supercomputer of a statistical and analytical resource named “Opta” has assessed the final outcome in advance.
According to it, the team with the highest chance of winning is France's PSG club. The Parisians are shown as the final favorites with a 53.7% probability. Their opponent — Italy's famous and experienced Inter club — is in second place with a 46.4% chance of victory.
PSG confidently defeated England's Arsenal team over two matches to reach the final — with an aggregate score of 3:1. This is being regarded as one of the team's most successful international outings in recent years.
Milano's Inter club secured their place in the final through a dramatic duel against Barcelona. After a 3:3 draw in the first match, they won the return match 4:3, ending a four-year absence from the finals.
This final holds historical significance for PSG. The club has yet to win the Champions League final, and this could be their first trophy. Their recent transfer policy, financial potential, and team composition are all aimed at achieving such a result.
On the other hand, Inter has previously won this trophy three times — in 1964, 1965, and 2010. Since their last championship under Jose Mourinho, the team has vowed to return to the elite — and now this promise may come true.
The final is of immense significance not only for the clubs but also for the players, coaches, and all fans. While Opta's predictions are expressed in numbers, any unexpected situation can still occur in football.
In the final match on May 31, who will emerge victorious — the experienced Inter or the PSG aiming for the European throne for the first time? The answer will now be written in the pages of history.
