Postmatch editorial
Auxerre made the numbers look right
The final score was Auxerre 3-0 Brest. The strongest pre-match signals were already leaning toward that outcome.
Bryan Okoh put the first mark on the match 24', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Auxerre led Shots on target 7-2. Auxerre also shaded Corners 6-3.
Before kickoff, our model made Auxerre the likeliest result at 38.7%, while the median bookmaker line priced Auxerre at 43.4% implied. On BTTS, the model leaned Yes (53.7%), and that angle missed.
Prediction checks
Model result
Auxerre
38.7%
Market result
Auxerre
43.4%
BTTS
Yes
53.7%
Match numbers
Shots on target
AuxerreAuxerre
Brest
7
2
Corners
AuxerreAuxerre
Brest
6
3
Possession
BrestAuxerre
Brest
44%
56%
Value angle
No structured value bet was flagged before kickoff, so this one closed without a dedicated price angle.