Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Benfica
The final score was Benfica 3-2 Farense. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Benfica led Possession 71%-29%. Benfica also shaded Shots on target 7-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Benfica the favourite at 87.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Benfica
87.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
BenficaBenfica
Farense
71%
29%
Shots on target
BenficaBenfica
Farense
7
6
Corners
BenficaBenfica
Farense
5
4