Postmatch editorial

Celtic made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Celtic 3-0 LASK. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Benjamin Nygren put the first mark on the match 26', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Celtic led Corners 8-3. Celtic also shaded Possession 64%-36%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Celtic the favourite at 55.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Celtic

55.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Celtic

Celtic

LASK

8

3

Possession

Celtic

Celtic

LASK

64%

36%

Shots on target

LASK

Celtic

LASK

7

8