Postmatch editorial
Empoli made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Empoli 4-2 Pescara. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Daniel Fila scored 80' for Empoli.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Empoli led Total shots 24-13. Empoli also shaded Shots on target 9-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Empoli the favourite at 47.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Empoli
47.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
EmpoliEmpoli
Pescara
24
13
Shots on target
EmpoliEmpoli
Pescara
9
6
Corners
PescaraEmpoli
Pescara
6
9