Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for AZ Alkmaar
The final score was AZ Alkmaar 2-0 Vitesse. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Dani de Wit put the first mark on the match 53', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: AZ Alkmaar led Shots on target 5-2. AZ Alkmaar also shaded Total shots 17-8.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made AZ Alkmaar the favourite at 84.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
AZ Alkmaar
84.0%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Vitesse
5
2
Total shots
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Vitesse
17
8
Possession
AZ AlkmaarAZ Alkmaar
Vitesse
61%
39%