Postmatch editorial

Espanyol made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Espanyol 2-0 Athletic Club. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Kike García  scored 90+2' for Espanyol.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Espanyol led Possession 63%-37%. Espanyol also shaded Shots on target 5-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Espanyol the favourite at 36.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Espanyol

36.4%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Espanyol

Espanyol

Athletic Club

63%

37%

Shots on target

Espanyol

Espanyol

Athletic Club

5

4

Total shots

Espanyol

Espanyol

Athletic Club

12

11