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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Defensa y JusticiaDefensa y Justicia
Newell's Old Boys
6
4
Corners
Newell's Old BoysDefensa y Justicia
Newell's Old Boys
3
7
Total shots
Defensa y JusticiaDefensa y Justicia
Newell's Old Boys
16
10