Postmatch editorial
AZ Alkmaar made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was AZ Alkmaar 4-0 Heracles Almelo. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Isak Jensen scored 84' for AZ Alkmaar.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: AZ Alkmaar led Shots on target 7-2. AZ Alkmaar also shaded Total shots 14-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made AZ Alkmaar the favourite at 73.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
AZ Alkmaar
73.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Heracles Almelo
7
2
Total shots
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Heracles Almelo
14
6
Corners
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Heracles Almelo
7
3