Postmatch editorial
Benfica made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was AGF 1-3 Benfica. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Gianluca Prestianni put the first mark on the match 19', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Benfica led Shots on target 3-8. Benfica also shaded Total shots 8-15.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Benfica the favourite at 71.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Benfica
71.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
BenficaAGF
Benfica
3
8
Total shots
BenficaAGF
Benfica
8
15
Possession
BenficaAGF
Benfica
42%
58%