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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
EspanyolEspanyol
Athletic Club
63%
37%
Shots on target
EspanyolEspanyol
Athletic Club
5
4
Total shots
EspanyolEspanyol
Athletic Club
12
11