Postmatch editorial
Caen made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Caen 3-0 Valenciennes. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Alexandre Mendy scored 85' for Caen.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Caen led Shots on target 9-4. Caen also shaded Total shots 18-15.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Caen the favourite at 74.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Caen
74.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
CaenCaen
Valenciennes
9
4
Total shots
CaenCaen
Valenciennes
18
15
Possession
CaenCaen
Valenciennes
51%
49%