Postmatch editorial
Crystal Palace made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was AEK Larnaca 1-2 Crystal Palace after penalties. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Ismaïla Sarr scored 99' for Crystal Palace.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Crystal Palace led Total shots 6-29. Crystal Palace also shaded Shots on target 3-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Crystal Palace the favourite at 65.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Crystal Palace
65.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Crystal PalaceAEK Larnaca
Crystal Palace
6
29
Shots on target
Crystal PalaceAEK Larnaca
Crystal Palace
3
7
Corners
Crystal PalaceAEK Larnaca
Crystal Palace
1
10