Postmatch editorial

Empoli made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Empoli 2-1 Renate. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Davide Merola put the first mark on the match 17', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Renate led Shots on target 4-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Renate also shaded Corners 5-7.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Empoli the favourite at 74.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Empoli

74.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Renate

Empoli

Renate

4

5

Corners

Renate

Empoli

Renate

5

7

Possession

Empoli

Empoli

Renate

55%

45%