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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Benfica

Benfica

Moreirense

8

4

Corners

Benfica

Benfica

Moreirense

9

2

Total shots

Benfica

Benfica

Moreirense

17

8