Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for FC Barcelona
The final score was Deportivo La Coruña 2-4 FC Barcelona. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Lionel Messi scored 85' for FC Barcelona.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: FC Barcelona led Shots on target 5-9. FC Barcelona also shaded Total shots 17-21.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made FC Barcelona the favourite at 82.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
FC Barcelona
82.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
FC BarcelonaDeportivo La Coruña
FC Barcelona
5
9
Total shots
FC BarcelonaDeportivo La Coruña
FC Barcelona
17
21
Possession
FC BarcelonaDeportivo La Coruña
FC Barcelona
46%
54%