Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Banfield
The final score was Banfield 3-2 Sarmiento. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Tiziano Perrotta 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: Banfield led Shots on target 8-5. Sarmiento also shaded Possession 39%-61%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Banfield the favourite at 46.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Banfield
46.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
BanfieldBanfield
Sarmiento
8
5
Possession
SarmientoBanfield
Sarmiento
39%
61%
Total shots
BanfieldBanfield
Sarmiento
17
13