Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League journey has been mapped out by a supercomputer, but the forecast is far from promising. Despite their recent success, the AI model suggests Spurs will struggle against Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals.
Tottenham Hotspur booked their place in the Europa League quarter-finals after securing a hard-fought 3-2 aggregate victory over AZ Alkmaar.
Their reward? A showdown with Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt, who stormed through their round of 16 tie with an emphatic 6-2 win.
The German side’s attacking threat will be a major test for Spurs’ backline, but there is no shortage of belief in the camp.
Micky van de Ven has already spoken with confidence about their chances, making it clear that Tottenham fancy their chances at home against the German opposition.
Supercomputer backs Frankfurt to end Tottenham’s Europa League run
While Spurs fans may be hopeful of another strong performance, a supercomputer does not share their optimism.
Despite their victory over AZ Alkmaar, the AI-driven model from Complete Sports AI has predicted that the Lilywhites will be knocked out by Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals.
According to the simulation, Tottenham will suffer a 3-2 defeat over two legs, bringing their European adventure to an abrupt halt. It is a prediction that will not sit well with supporters, but one that is based on cold data rather than emotion.
The model takes into account a range of factors, including squad strength, league position, and current form.
While it is not an exact science, it does suggest that Spurs will need to be at their very best if they are to prove the algorithm wrong and book their place in the semi-finals.
AI model forecasts tough European quarter-finals
The supercomputer’s predictions are not limited to Tottenham’s clash with Frankfurt. After running simulations of the remaining fixtures 10,000 times, the AI has forecasted a brutal quarter-final stage for several clubs.
Manchester United, who are also in the Europa League last eight, are tipped to suffer a crushing 6-2 aggregate defeat against Lyon, including a humbling 3-0 loss at Old Trafford.
Elsewhere, Rangers’ European dreams are predicted to end at the hands of Athletic Bilbao, who are expected to secure a 4-2 victory over two legs.
Lazio, meanwhile, have been backed to go all the way, with the AI predicting a 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the final to lift the Europa League trophy.