Opta supercomputer predicts the chances of Liverpool missing out on UCL finish with four tough matches to come

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Liverpool’s Champions League chances now look far stronger after the win over Crystal Palace, with Opta’s latest numbers putting the Reds in a commanding position. Liverpool’s win over Palace was huge because it strengthened their grip on a top-five place and eased some of the pressure that had been building over recent weeks.

Here's how the table looks after the Reds' 3-1 win over Palace 👇 Photo credit: Getty Images/Liverpool FC Opta’s updated Premier League top five odds for LiverpoolIt was looking bleak for Liverpool a few weeks ago, but the Reds have fought back into a respectable place in the table.They have also been helped by Chelsea’s implosion, which has eased the pressure from behind and made the top-five picture look far more manageable. Arne Slot’s side still had to do their own job, though.Before the Palace game, Opta had Liverpool’s chances of finishing in the top five at just over 90%.

That already made the Reds strong favourites to qualify for the Champions League.Now, after picking up three huge points, that figure has jumped to 96.92%.It’s a massive number, especially at this stage of the season. Liverpool aren’t officially there yet, but they are in a position where it would take a major collapse to miss out.As for where we finish inside the top five, the odds are not as insightful.