According to the bookies, Bayern Munich, PSG, Real Madrid & Napoli are the only four teams likely to challenge the English contingent for Champions League glory.
Which teams pose the biggest challenge to the English four?
Now that we know the final 16 clubs to contest the Champions League knockout rounds, the bookmakers are agreed upon a clear 50/50 split – starting with the eight teams with a realistic chance of winning the competition in Istanbul.
| TEAM | BEST PRICE | WORST PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 9/4 | 7/4 |
| Bayern Munich | 6/1 | 9/2 |
| PSG | 8/1 | 6/1 |
| Liverpool | 9/1 | 7/1 |
| Real Madrid | 23/2 | 9/1 |
| Chelsea | 17/1 | 13/1 |
| Napoli | 17/1 | 12/1 |
| Spurs | 20/1 | 14/1 |
Manchester City remain the 9/4 favourites to lift the trophy on Saturday 10th June 2023. Bayern Munich are second favourites, just ahead of PSG and Liverpool.
Reigning champions Real Madrid carry an attractive 23/2 best price, while Chelsea, Serie A leaders Napoli and Antonio Conte's round out the top eight contenders.
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And who are the outsiders for the 2022/23 Champions League?
Benfica are the first in a line of eight outsiders for the 2022/23 Champions League trophy, each with a best price of 40/1 or greater. Inter have the same best price as Milan neighbours AC, one of the final two teams to qualify last night along with RB Leipzig.
| TEAM | BEST PRICE | WORST PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Benfica | 40/1 | 20/1 |
| AC Milan | 50/1 | 40/1 |
| Inter | 50/1 | 33/1 |
| Dortmund | 50/1 | 40/1 |
| Leipzig | 80/1 | 50/1 |
| Porto | 100/1 | 66/1 |
| Frankfurt | 150/1 | 80/1 |
| Club Bruges | 250/1 | 80/1 |
When is the Champions League Round of 16 draw?
The draw for the Champions League Round of 16 will be held at 11am on Monday 7th November at the House of European Football at UEFA headquarters in Switzerland.
The eight group winners will be seeded for the last 16, meaning they will each be drawn against one of the eight runners-up from the group stages unless they are from the same country.
| TEAM | POSSIBLE OPPONENTS |
|---|---|
| Manchester City | Club Bruges, Inter Milan, Frankfurt, AC Milan, Leipzig, PSG |
| Liverpool | Porto, Bayern, Real Madrid, Benfica |
| Chelsea | Club Bruges, Inter Milan, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Dortmund, PSG |
| Tottenham | Club Bruges, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Leipzig, Dortmund, PSG |
