Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Velez

The final score was Coleraine 1-2 Velez. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Coleraine struck first through Matthew Shevlin 33', but Velez recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Velez led Shots on target 2-4. Velez also shaded Possession 34%-66%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Velez the favourite at 60.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Velez

60.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Velez

Coleraine

Velez

2

4

Possession

Velez

Coleraine

Velez

34%

66%

Corners

Velez

Coleraine

Velez

6

9