Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Benfica

The final score was Benfica 1-0 Chaves. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

João Neves put the first mark on the match 68', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Benfica led Shots on target 7-0. Benfica also shaded Total shots 22-7.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Benfica the favourite at 90.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Benfica

90.9%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Benfica

Benfica

Chaves

7

0

Total shots

Benfica

Benfica

Chaves

22

7

Corners

Benfica

Benfica

Chaves

11

2