The favorites for the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 season, which begins its league phase tonight, have been revealed, with Premier League teams taking the lead.
On 8 Sep 2026 GMT+7, the favorites for the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 season, featuring top European league clubs and starting the league phase tonight, were announced. Arsenal, the "Gunners" from the English Premier League under Spanish coach Mikel Arteta, tops the list with a 21.2% chance according to predictions by Opta's supercomputer, a renowned football statistics authority.
The second favorite is Bayern Munich, the powerhouse of Germany's Bundesliga, led by Belgian coach Vincent Kompany, with a 19.9% chance of winning the title. Manchester City, nicknamed the "Sky Blues," ranks third with a 12% chance.
1st Favorite: Arsenal 21.2%
2nd Favorite: Bayern Munich 19.9%
3rd Favorite: Manchester City 12%
4th Favorite: Paris Saint-Germain 7.7%
5th Favorite: Barcelona 7%
6th Favorite: Real Madrid, Liverpool 5.1%
7th Favorite: Manchester United 3.7%