Postmatch editorial
AZ Alkmaar made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was AZ Alkmaar 5-0 Ilves. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Troy Parrott put the first mark on the match 22', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: AZ Alkmaar led Shots on target 16-2. AZ Alkmaar also shaded Total shots 28-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made AZ Alkmaar the favourite at 92.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
AZ Alkmaar
92.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Ilves
16
2
Total shots
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Ilves
28
7
Corners
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Ilves
9
1