Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Cercle Brugge
The final score was Cercle Brugge 2-1 Dender. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Oumar Diakité put the first mark on the match 29', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Cercle Brugge led Shots on target 5-3. Dender also shaded Total shots 9-13.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Cercle Brugge the favourite at 73.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Cercle Brugge
73.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Cercle BruggeCercle Brugge
Dender
5
3
Total shots
DenderCercle Brugge
Dender
9
13
Possession
Cercle BruggeCercle Brugge
Dender
53%
47%