The supercomputer at data-boffins Opta has predicted there will be a first-time Champions League winner this season.As the competition reaches the quarter-finals, Arsenal have been made favourites to win the Champions League for the first time in their history. The Gunners will take on another non-winner in the quarter-finals, in Sporting Lisbon, who have reached the last eight for the first time since 1983.As a result, Arsenal are calculated as a 29.73% chance to win the 2026 Champions League by Opta. That’s comfortably clear of Bayern Munich, who are regarded as second-favourites with a 18.33% probability. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Liverpool, who face holders Paris Saint-Germain in a tough quarter-final tie, are considered only sixth favourites for the trophy at just 7.12%.Opta supercomputer Champions League favouritesArsenal – 29.73%Bayern Munich – 18.33%Barcelona – 15.66%Paris St-Germain – 11.87%Real Madrid – 9.85%Liverpool – 7.12%Atletico – 4.41%Sporting – 3.03%Read – Champions League Team of the Week – Raphinha, Rice, KaneSee more – Champions League Awards – Ruthless Raphinha, Sporting stun BodoFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeThe post Opta supercomputer makes Arsenal Champions League favourites first appeared on The Football Faithful.