Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Espanyol
The final score was Espanyol 2-0 Las Palmas. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Pere Milla scored 82' for Espanyol.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Las Palmas led Corners 3-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. Las Palmas also shaded Shots on target 3-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Espanyol the favourite at 72.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Espanyol
72.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Las PalmasEspanyol
Las Palmas
3
6
Shots on target
Las PalmasEspanyol
Las Palmas
3
4
Total shots
Las PalmasEspanyol
Las Palmas
8
10