- Group stage of the first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup concluded after 48 matches and 144 goals
- Bayern Munich scored 7% of all goals in the 10:0 win over Auckland City
- Opta’s supercomputer gives PSG (20.6%) and Man City (20.4%) the highest title chances
Key Takeaways:
The group stage of the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup in this format has concluded. For the first time in history, the tournament is being held with 32 teams and a group stage.
In the first phase of the competition, which featured 48 matches, a total of 144 goals were scored. Bayern Munich alone accounted for 7% of them, having demolished amateurs Auckland City 10:0 in their opening game.
𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: Opta Supercomputer Predictions 📈
With the knockout stage about to begin, the Opta supercomputer’s Club World Cup predictions break down each team’s chances of success.
Here are its latest projections…
— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) June 27, 2025
As expected, European teams are dominating the tournament. Of the twelve clubs from the continent, only three – Porto, Atletico Madrid, and Red Bull Salzburg – were eliminated during the group stage.
The statistical agency Opta ran a prediction model using its supercomputer, which evaluates data based on thousands of criteria, to forecast the potential winner of the tournament.
According to the model, the strongest contender for the title is European champions Paris Saint-Germain. The French side’s chances are rated at 20.6%. Close behind are Manchester City with 20.4%. The next top favourites are also European – Inter, Bayern, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and others.
On the other hand, Brazilian side Fluminense, Mexico’s Monterrey, and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami have been given nearly zero chance of winning the tournament.