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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
Rayo Vallecano
3
1
Corners
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
Rayo Vallecano
4
1
Possession
Rayo VallecanoCrystal Palace
Rayo Vallecano
42%
58%