Postmatch editorial

Benfica made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Estoril 1-3 Benfica. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Richard Ríos put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Benfica led Corners 2-9. Benfica also shaded Shots on target 6-8.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Benfica the favourite at 80.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Benfica

80.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Benfica

Estoril

Benfica

2

9

Shots on target

Benfica

Estoril

Benfica

6

8

Total shots

Benfica

Estoril

Benfica

16

19