Five Thirty Eight's supercomputer experts have calculated the probability of the teams most likely to line up in the 2023/24 Premier League season - and it has attracted a lot of reactions from fans.
It has been confirmed that Burnley and Sheffield United will compete in English football's top division next season - but there is still a desirable promotion to be left.
Of course, Luton Town and Coventry City are the two remaining teams vying for the final spot of the tournament.
But as three teams go up, a trio has to go down and it has been confirmed that Southampton will be relegated to the Championship next season.
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However, Everton, Leeds United and Leicester are still in danger of relegation and are all in danger of being split. But according to the latest percentages compiled by FiveThirtyEight, Leeds and the Foxes are more likely to win the championship than the Toffees.
Taking into account recent form and head-to-head stats, as well as defensive and offensive data, the AI calculates that Everton have a 25% chance of relegation, while Leicester have an 82% chance of taking the lead. their match tonight against Newcastle United.
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Whites are most likely to qualify for the Championship, with a 94% chance of relegation calculated when they host Tottenham on the final day needing to win and hopefully results elsewhere will happen their way.
According to the data, Luton has a 56% chance of swapping places with the above and playing in the Premier League next season.
Leeds should be relegated to the Championship. (Image:
Alamy)
Coventry has a 44% chance of reaching the Championship play-off final next weekend.
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While the results are sure to please Hatters fans, not everyone was impressed with its apparent "supercomputer" and its end-of-season predictions.
One fan took to Twitter and wrote:
"So what did they predict here that's so unbelievable?" Yes, it is clear that Leeds and Leicester are going down and the rise of Luton Town is inevitable.
Another said:
“It is assumed that the tournament remains the same and the favorites will advance to the knockout stages. Few permutations. My phone can do it. You used a supercomputer to make your tweets awesome.
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The third said:
"So that's assuming the standings end up as they are and Luton win the playoffs. Hardly a supercomputer.
Some Twitter users were quick to back up the odds.
One Everton fan responded and wrote:
"It's based on the form and the difficulty of the last games, we never fell but there were times when we had the highest probability of progressing, even lower than Southampton. That shows Sean Dyche has How successful it really is."
Another said:
"Exchange Luton for Coventry."
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While the estimated percentage is just a calculation, we will know for sure whether Sky Blues or Luton will arrive in the Premier League this weekend.
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