Tottenham fans will love new Supercomputer’s UEFA Europa League semi-final prediction

Opta Supercomputer Backs Tottenham as Europa League Favourites After Dramatic Quarterfinal Win
Tottenham Hotspur fans have reason to be excited as the road to potential European glory suddenly looks far more promising. According to Opta’s highly-regarded Supercomputer, Spurs have emerged as the clear favourites to win this season’s UEFA Europa League—a prediction that has only heightened the buzz surrounding the club.
After a tense but impressive aggregate victory over Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, Ange Postecoglou’s men now find themselves just two games away from a shot at lifting a long-awaited trophy. Thursday’s gritty 2-1 win across two legs wasn’t just a statement of intent—it was a reminder that this Spurs side, under their new boss, is beginning to believe they can conquer Europe.
Postecoglou, speaking after the match, praised his squad’s growing confidence, hinting that belief within the dressing room is stronger than ever. “You can sense the determination,” he said. “This group is starting to realise just how far they can go.”
Favourable Semifinal Draw Boosts Spurs’ Prospects
Tottenham’s hopes received a further boost when the semifinal draw was announced. Instead of facing a traditional heavyweight, Spurs will take on Norwegian underdogs Bodo/Glimt, who stunned many by eliminating Lazio—one of the pre-tournament favourites—in the quarterfinals.
While Bodo/Glimt’s fairytale run is remarkable, and they must not be underestimated, the draw is undeniably more favourable for Spurs than the alternative clash between Manchester United and Athletic Club Bilbao. It’s a factor that has heavily influenced Opta’s latest statistical forecasts.
Opta Supercomputer’s Europa League Predictions
Following 10,000 simulated outcomes of the remaining Europa League fixtures, Opta’s supercomputer now ranks Tottenham as the team most likely to go all the way. The data-driven analysis gives Spurs a commanding 66.6% chance of reaching the final and a 34.9% probability of winning the tournament outright—comfortably ahead of their closest rivals.
Athletic Club Bilbao, who would enjoy the benefit of playing a home final at San Mamés if they make it past Manchester United, are rated as the second-likeliest champions with a 28.5% chance. Manchester United, another strong contender, sit just behind with a 24.2% chance of securing the trophy.
As for Bodo/Glimt, despite their giant-killing credentials, they’ve only been given a 12.4% chance of lifting the silverware—a reflection of both their underdog status and the difficulty of overcoming a confident Spurs side.
Cautious Optimism at Tottenham as Dream Takes Shape
While the supercomputer’s forecast has undoubtedly ignited optimism among Tottenham supporters, there’s also a sense of cautious realism. Bodo/Glimt may not have the same pedigree as their semifinal opponents, but they’ve already proven they’re capable of big upsets—something Spurs will be wary of.
Still, with a relatively smooth path to the final and the team hitting form at the right time, the stars might finally be aligning for Tottenham to end their trophy drought. For a club that has waited so long for silverware, the chance to do it on the European stage under a dynamic new manager adds another layer of intrigue and anticipation.
If the numbers are anything to go by, this could be the year that Spurs fans remember for a long time. But as always in football, the final step is the hardest—and it’s up to Postecoglou’s men to turn probability into history.