Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Olympiacos F.C.

The final score was Ajax 1-2 Olympiacos F.C.. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Santiago Hezze scored 79' for Olympiacos F.C..

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Ajax led Possession 63%-37%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Ajax also shaded Shots on target 4-3.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Olympiacos F.C. the favourite at 44.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Olympiacos F.C.

44.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Ajax

Ajax

Olympiacos F.C.

63%

37%

Shots on target

Ajax

Ajax

Olympiacos F.C.

4

3

Corners

Ajax

Ajax

Olympiacos F.C.

5

4