Postmatch editorial
Espanyol followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Espanyol 4-1 Málaga. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Pablo Piatti scored 79' for Espanyol.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Espanyol led Shots on target 7-3. Espanyol also shaded Total shots 19-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Espanyol the favourite at 62.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Espanyol
62.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
EspanyolEspanyol
Málaga
7
3
Total shots
EspanyolEspanyol
Málaga
19
9
Corners
EspanyolEspanyol
Málaga
5
3