Postmatch editorial

Defensa y Justicia made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Defensa y Justicia 2-1 Newell's Old Boys. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Fernando Román put the first mark on the match 32', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Defensa y Justicia led Shots on target 6-4. Newell's Old Boys also shaded Corners 3-7.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Defensa y Justicia the favourite at 51.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Defensa y Justicia

51.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Defensa y Justicia

Defensa y Justicia

Newell's Old Boys

6

4

Corners

Newell's Old Boys

Defensa y Justicia

Newell's Old Boys

3

7

Total shots

Defensa y Justicia

Defensa y Justicia

Newell's Old Boys

16

10