Postmatch editorial

FC Barcelona made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was FC Barcelona 1-0 Celta de Vigo. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Lamine Yamal put the first mark on the match 40', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: FC Barcelona led Total shots 10-6. FC Barcelona also shaded Possession 61%-39%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made FC Barcelona the favourite at 80.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

FC Barcelona

80.3%

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Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona

Celta de Vigo

10

6

Possession

FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona

Celta de Vigo

61%

39%

Corners

FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona

Celta de Vigo

5

3