Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Palmeiras
The final score was Coritiba 1-3 Palmeiras. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Mauricio put the first mark on the match 9', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Coritiba led Corners 8-4, even though the scoreboard went another way. Coritiba also shaded Total shots 17-14.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Palmeiras the favourite at 50.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Palmeiras
50.0%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
CoritibaCoritiba
Palmeiras
8
4
Total shots
CoritibaCoritiba
Palmeiras
17
14
Possession
CoritibaCoritiba
Palmeiras
52%
48%