Postmatch editorial

Benfica made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Casa Pia 0-7 Benfica. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Gianluca Prestianni put the first mark on the match 3', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Benfica led Shots on target 0-8. Benfica also shaded Total shots 3-20.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Benfica the favourite at 85.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Benfica

85.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Benfica

Casa Pia

Benfica

0

8

Total shots

Benfica

Casa Pia

Benfica

3

20

Corners

Benfica

Casa Pia

Benfica

1

3