Postmatch editorial

Almería made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Almería 2-1 Racing Ferrol. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Luis Suárez put the first mark on the match 43', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Racing Ferrol led Shots on target 4-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. Racing Ferrol also shaded Total shots 12-17.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Almería the favourite at 79.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Almería

79.7%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Racing Ferrol

Almería

Racing Ferrol

4

6

Total shots

Racing Ferrol

Almería

Racing Ferrol

12

17

Possession

Almería

Almería

Racing Ferrol

54%

46%