Postmatch editorial

Atlético de Madrid turned the pre-match edge into points

The final score was Atlético de Madrid 3-0 Mallorca. The strongest pre-match signals were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Thiago Almada scored 87' for Atlético de Madrid.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Atlético de Madrid led Shots on target 8-1. Atlético de Madrid also shaded Total shots 17-6.

Before kickoff, our model made Atlético de Madrid the likeliest result at 71.6%, while the median bookmaker line priced Atlético de Madrid at 75.2% implied. On BTTS, the model leaned No (58.4%), and that angle landed.

The model still found a small price edge on 1 at 1xbet. The market was offering 1.48 against a fair line of 1.45. That translated to an edge of 2.1% before kickoff. That ticket matched the final outcome.

Prediction checks

Model result

Atlético de Madrid

71.6%

Hit

Market result

Atlético de Madrid

75.2%

Hit

BTTS

No

58.4%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid

Mallorca

8

1

Total shots

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid

Mallorca

17

6

Corners

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid

Mallorca

10

3

Model edge

1

1xbet

Market odd

1.48

Fair odd

1.45

Edge

2.1%

Stake

1.43u

That ticket matched the final outcome.