Postmatch editorial

Lazio made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Empoli 0-1 Lazio. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Boulaye Dia put the first mark on the match 1', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Lazio led Corners 2-7. Lazio also shaded Shots on target 2-3.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Lazio the favourite at 54.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Lazio

54.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Lazio

Empoli

Lazio

2

7

Shots on target

Lazio

Empoli

Lazio

2

3

Possession

Lazio

Empoli

Lazio

37%

63%