Postmatch editorial
AZ Alkmaar followed the pre-match prices
The final score was AZ Alkmaar 3-2 Apollon. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Jesper Karlsson scored 85' for AZ Alkmaar.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: AZ Alkmaar led Shots on target 6-3. AZ Alkmaar also shaded Total shots 16-11.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made AZ Alkmaar the favourite at 79.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
AZ Alkmaar
79.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Apollon
6
3
Total shots
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Apollon
16
11
Possession
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Apollon
58%
41%