Postmatch editorial
AZ Alkmaar followed the pre-match prices
The final score was AZ Alkmaar 2-1 Sparta Praha. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Troy Parrott scored 87' for AZ Alkmaar.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: AZ Alkmaar led Total shots 27-6. AZ Alkmaar also shaded Shots on target 7-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made AZ Alkmaar the favourite at 56.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
AZ Alkmaar
56.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Sparta Praha
27
6
Shots on target
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Sparta Praha
7
3
Corners
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Sparta Praha
8
2