Who came out on top in Opta's 10,000 simulations of Liverpool vs Galatasaray?

"Despite Liverpool's defeat in the group stage, Opta sees Arne Slot's side as strong favourites to move on to the quarter-finals. Their model gives the Reds an 82.3% chance of reaching the last eight, just behind Arsenal, who are at 85.8% against Inter Milan."

"Chelsea are narrow favourites over PSG at 53.3%, while Manchester City have a 64.3% edge over Real Madrid. On the other hand, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are both expected to fall short, with their chances of advancing standing at 44.7% and 46.3%, respectively."

"If Opta's projections hold, Liverpool's quarter-final path is already mapped out. The Reds would meet the winner of Chelsea vs PSG, which adds another layer of intrigue to their campaign. An all-English tie is a strong possibility, but Arne Slot may not mind the idea of facing PSG again."

The Champions League Round of 16 draw produced notable matchups including Manchester City facing Real Madrid again and Liverpool playing Galatasaray, who defeated the Reds in group stage. Opta's predictive model gives Liverpool an 82.3% probability of reaching the quarter-finals, second only to Arsenal at 85.8% against Inter Milan. Chelsea hold a narrow 53.3% advantage over PSG, while Manchester City have a 64.3% edge over Real Madrid. Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are underdogs with 44.7% and 46.3% advancement chances respectively. If projections materialize, Liverpool would face Chelsea in the quarter-finals, potentially creating an all-English tie and continuing their growing rivalry.

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