Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Panathinaikos
The final score was CSKA 1948 Sofia 1-2 Panathinaikos after penalties. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Cyriel Dessers scored 94' for Panathinaikos.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Panathinaikos led Shots on target 5-11. Panathinaikos also shaded Corners 3-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Panathinaikos the favourite at 57.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Panathinaikos
57.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
PanathinaikosCSKA 1948 Sofia
Panathinaikos
5
11
Corners
PanathinaikosCSKA 1948 Sofia
Panathinaikos
3
6
Total shots
PanathinaikosCSKA 1948 Sofia
Panathinaikos
14
21