Tottenham news: Opta supercomputer ranks Spus' Champions League chances

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Opta's supercomputer has ranked Tottenham as the 13th-most likely team to win this season's Champions League.

The model estimates the probability of each match outcome (win, draw or loss) by using betting market odds and Opta power rankings. Both these areas are based on historical and recent team performances and the computer runs 10,000 simulations to create its predictions.

The Europa League winners win the Champions League trophy in just 1.1% of simulations.

Despite having to face an away trip to last season's champions Paris St-Germain in the league phase, Spurs have been given the fourth-most favourable draw according to Opta's rankings.

If they reach the knockout phases, the supercomputer gives Thomas Frank's side a 22.9% chance of reaching the quarter-finals.

They go on to reach the semi-final in 8.5% of simulations and the final in 2.8%.

Having sacked Ange Postecoglou after their European success in May, it means new boss Thomas Frank manages in Europe's top club competition for the first time in his career.

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