Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Málaga
The final score was Ceuta 1-4 Málaga. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Aarón Ochoa scored 82' for Málaga.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Ceuta led Corners 5-1, even though the scoreboard went another way. Málaga also shaded Shots on target 6-8.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Málaga the favourite at 57.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Málaga
57.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
CeutaCeuta
Málaga
5
1
Shots on target
MálagaCeuta
Málaga
6
8
Total shots
CeutaCeuta
Málaga
14
11