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Opta Numbers Put Arsenal on Top as UCL 2025-26 Knockout Draw Takes Shape
sports12 hours ago

Opta Numbers Put Arsenal on Top as UCL 2025-26 Knockout Draw Takes Shape

Opta’s 10,000-simulation model after the 2025-26 knockout draw lists Arsenal as the favorite to win the tournament (27.4% of simulations), with Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona among the other leading contenders; Real Madrid sit lower (2.8%), while longshots Galatasaray and Bodø/Glimt are at 0.2% and 0.4%. The last-16 line-up includes PSG vs Chelsea, Galatasaray vs Liverpool, Real Madrid vs City, Atalanta vs Bayern, Newcastle vs Barcelona, Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham, Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting CP, and Leverkusen vs Arsenal. City are the favorites to advance from the Real Madrid–City tie (64.3%), while the rest of the field chases the trophy in Budapest on 30 May.

via Opta Analyst|
#arsenal#champions-league#football
NBA Cup Knockout Stage Set: Key Teams Advance, Quarterfinals Announced
sports1 year ago

NBA Cup Knockout Stage Set: Key Teams Advance, Quarterfinals Announced

The 2024 NBA Cup has reached its knockout stage, with the Bucks, Knicks, Magic, Thunder, Mavericks, Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks advancing from the group stage. The tournament, which began on November 12, featured 30 teams divided into six groups, with each team playing four games. The knockout stage, a single-elimination format, will see the quarterfinals on December 10 and 11, semifinals on December 14, and the final on December 17 in Las Vegas. The Thunder secured the top seed in the Western Conference with a +45 point differential.

via CBS Sports|
#2024-nba-cup#basketball#knockout-stage
NBA Cup Group Stage Finale: Teams Battle for Knockout Spots
sports1 year ago

NBA Cup Group Stage Finale: Teams Battle for Knockout Spots

The 2024 NBA Cup group stage concludes with the Bucks, Knicks, and Magic securing spots in the Eastern Conference knockout bracket. The Bucks, with a 4-0 record, are the top seed, while the Knicks also finished 4-0 and will be the No. 2 seed. The Magic advance as a wild-card team. In the Western Conference, key matchups include Thunder vs. Jazz and Suns vs. Spurs, with several teams still vying for knockout stage positions. The East bracket is set with Bucks vs. Magic and Knicks vs. Hawks.

via CBS Sports|
#bucks#knicks#knockout-stage
"Nigeria's Lookman Leads Victory Over Cameroon in Afcon Quarter-Finals"
sports2 years ago

"Nigeria's Lookman Leads Victory Over Cameroon in Afcon Quarter-Finals"

Nigeria advances to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after defeating Cameroon 2-0, with Ademola Lookman scoring both goals. Nigeria's solid performance was led by Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, and William Troost-Ekong, securing their third consecutive clean sheet. Cameroon's lackluster showing raises questions about their manager and team strategy. Angola also advances to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory over Namibia, setting up a match against Nigeria.

via The Guardian|
#africa-cup-of-nations#cameroon#football
"2023 NBA In-Season Tournament: Picks, Analysis, and Matchup Primer"
sports2 years ago

"2023 NBA In-Season Tournament: Picks, Analysis, and Matchup Primer"

The Boston Celtics face the Indiana Pacers in the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament, with the winner advancing to Las Vegas for the semifinals. The tournament has reached the Knockout Stage, where every game is a win-or-go-home scenario. The Celtics secured their spot after a series of favorable results. The other quarterfinal matchups include the New York Knicks against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Sacramento Kings against the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Los Angeles Lakers against the Phoenix Suns. The winning teams will play in the semifinals in Las Vegas, while the losers will be eliminated and play a regular-season game. If the Celtics win, they will face the winner of the Knicks-Bucks game in the semifinals, but if they lose, they will host the loser of that game in a regular-season matchup.

via NBA.com|
#boston-celtics#in-season-tournament#indiana-pacers
"USWNT Takes on Sweden in Women's World Cup Knockout Clash"
sports2 years ago

"USWNT Takes on Sweden in Women's World Cup Knockout Clash"

The United States women's national team will face Sweden in the knockout stage opener of the Women's World Cup, following their second-place finish in the group stage. This match comes after the USWNT's shocking loss to Sweden in the Tokyo Olympics, which ended their 44-game unbeaten streak. The USWNT will need to win this match to prove their readiness for the championship game.

via Yahoo Sports|
#knockout-stage#soccer#sports
USWNT Faces Sweden Test in Women's World Cup Last-16 Match
sports2 years ago

USWNT Faces Sweden Test in Women's World Cup Last-16 Match

The US women's national team (USWNT) will face Sweden in a crucial World Cup knockout stage match, with the Americans aiming for a third consecutive victory and fifth overall. The USWNT's starting lineup for the match includes some interesting changes, with Emily Sonnett making her first start in a year and Julie Ertz listed as a midfielder. The game will be broadcast on Fox and Telemundo, and if the USWNT wins, they will play against Japan in the quarterfinals. Despite their underwhelming performance so far, the USWNT is still favored to win against Sweden, although England has surpassed them as the favorite to win the World Cup.

via USA TODAY|
#knockout-stage#lineup-changes#sports
"USWNT Takes on Sweden: How to Watch FIFA Women's World Cup Online"
sports2 years ago

"USWNT Takes on Sweden: How to Watch FIFA Women's World Cup Online"

The United States women's national team will face off against Sweden in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Despite a disappointing performance in the group stage, the USWNT remains one of the favorites to win the tournament. Sweden, who defeated the USWNT at the Olympics, poses a tough challenge. The match is expected to be intense, with the USWNT predicted to win in extra time.

via CBS Sports|
#favorites#fifa-womens-world-cup#knockout-stage
"Japan Surges to Top in Women's World Cup Power Rankings as USWNT Struggles: Round-of-16 Preview and Predictions"
sports2 years ago

"Japan Surges to Top in Women's World Cup Power Rankings as USWNT Struggles: Round-of-16 Preview and Predictions"

Japan surges to the top of the power rankings in the Women's World Cup after dominating the group stage, while the struggling USWNT drops to fourth. England and Sweden also perform well, while the Netherlands and Spain show strength despite missing key players. Colombia and Morocco secure the final two spots in the Round of 16.

via CBS Sports|
#japan#knockout-stage#power-rankings
US Women's Team Faces Familiar Rival in Crucial World Cup Knockout Match
sports2 years ago

US Women's Team Faces Familiar Rival in Crucial World Cup Knockout Match

The United States women's soccer team, vying for an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title, is facing a tough challenge in the round of 16 against Sweden. The Americans have struggled in the tournament so far, with only one win in group play and a lackluster performance compared to their previous championship-winning teams. Sweden, on the other hand, has won all of its group matches and has a strong record against the United States in recent years. Despite the underwhelming performance, the U.S. team remains determined to raise their standards and prepare for the upcoming match.

via The Associated Press|
#knockout-stage#soccer#sports
"Countdown to Glory: Women's World Cup 2023 Knockout Stage Schedule Revealed"
sports2 years ago

"Countdown to Glory: Women's World Cup 2023 Knockout Stage Schedule Revealed"

The knockout stage of the 2023 World Cup is set, with the USWNT facing Sweden in the first round. Group play saw surprises and injuries, but now it's do-or-die for the teams. The full schedule for the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, third-place match, and final is provided, with matches taking place in various locations in New Zealand and Australia. The champion will be crowned on August 20.

via USA TODAY|
#knockout-stage#morocco#sports