Postmatch editorial
AZ Alkmaar followed the pre-match prices
The final score was AZ Alkmaar 5-2 Go Ahead Eagles. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Dave Kwakman put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: AZ Alkmaar led Shots on target 8-4. AZ Alkmaar also shaded Total shots 21-10.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made AZ Alkmaar the favourite at 75.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
AZ Alkmaar
75.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Go Ahead Eagles
8
4
Total shots
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Go Ahead Eagles
21
10
Corners
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Go Ahead Eagles
8
4