Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Benfica

The final score was Benfica 3-1 AGF. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Rafa Silva put the first mark on the match 2', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Benfica led Shots on target 13-1. Benfica also shaded Total shots 32-3.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Benfica the favourite at 89.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Benfica

89.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Benfica

Benfica

AGF

13

1

Total shots

Benfica

Benfica

AGF

32

3

Corners

Benfica

Benfica

AGF

11

1