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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Racing FerrolAlmería
Racing Ferrol
4
6
Total shots
Racing FerrolAlmería
Racing Ferrol
12
17
Possession
AlmeríaAlmería
Racing Ferrol
54%
46%