Postmatch editorial

Crystal Palace made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Jean-Philippe Mateta  put the first mark on the match 51', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Crystal Palace led Shots on target 3-1. Crystal Palace also shaded Corners 4-1.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Crystal Palace the favourite at 48.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Crystal Palace

48.8%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Rayo Vallecano

3

1

Corners

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Rayo Vallecano

4

1

Possession

Rayo Vallecano

Crystal Palace

Rayo Vallecano

42%

58%