Supercomputer predicts nailbiting Champions League finish for Tottenham after Villarreal win

Tottenham Hotspur got off to a winning start in the Champions League, causing the Opta Supercomputer to alter its predicted table for the league phase.

The Opta Supercomputer has not been generous to Tottenham Hotspur this season. The Supercomputer gave Spurs a 1.1 per cent chance of winning the Champions League and that Tottenham would finish 14th in the Premier League.

However, the Supercomputer did give Spurs a 50 per cent chance of defeating Villarreal, which of course ended in a 1-0 victory.

Tottenham sit in 14th after matchday one in the Champions League, but will be hoping to climb higher with a win over Bodo/Glimt at the end of the month. There should be a feeling of confidence around Hotspur Way, due to them getting the better of the Norwegian team in the Europa League last season.

Supercomputer predicts Tottenham to finish ninth in the Champions League

Before the Champions League campaign began, the Supercomputer predicted Tottenham to finish ninth. As a result, Spurs would miss out on an automatic spot into the last 16 by just one position.

The Opta Supercomputer predicted table has updated after the first round of fixtures, but it has once again placed Tottenham in a ninth place finish.

However, Spurs are now only predicted to miss out on the top eight by very narrow margins, with Inter finishing just 0.2 points ahead. Tottenham were originally predicted to finish on 12.84 points, but this has risen to 14.05.

Spurs will need to improve to finish in the Champions League top eight

Tottenham managed to secure a win against Villarreal, but the performance left plenty of room for improvement. They are yet to face their two pot one opponents and have one or two away ties which could prove tricky.

Last season showed that anything can happen in the league phase. Even if Spurs finish in the top eight, that is no guarantee of them going far in the tournament. However, bypassing an additional leg would give the players more time to rest, so it is worth aiming for.

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