Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Olympique Lyonnais

The final score was Anderlecht 1-2 Olympique Lyonnais. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Noah Nartey put the first mark on the match 8', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Olympique Lyonnais led Shots on target 5-10. Anderlecht also shaded Possession 58%-42%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Olympique Lyonnais the favourite at 43.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Olympique Lyonnais

43.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Olympique Lyonnais

Anderlecht

Olympique Lyonnais

5

10

Possession

Anderlecht

Anderlecht

Olympique Lyonnais

58%

42%

Corners

Anderlecht

Anderlecht

Olympique Lyonnais

6

4