Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Ararat-Armenia
The final score was Ararat-Armenia 2-0 Riga. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Carlos França scored 86' for Ararat-Armenia.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Ararat-Armenia led Shots on target 6-3. Ararat-Armenia also shaded Total shots 14-8.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Ararat-Armenia the favourite at 39.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Ararat-Armenia
39.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Ararat-ArmeniaArarat-Armenia
Riga
6
3
Total shots
Ararat-ArmeniaArarat-Armenia
Riga
14
8
Possession
Ararat-ArmeniaArarat-Armenia
Riga
54%
46%