Postmatch editorial
Benfica made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Benfica 4-1 Moreirense. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Franjo Ivanović scored 90+2' for Benfica.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Benfica led Shots on target 8-4. Benfica also shaded Corners 9-2.
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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
BenficaBenfica
Moreirense
8
4
Corners
BenficaBenfica
Moreirense
9
2
Total shots
BenficaBenfica
Moreirense
17
8