Postmatch editorial
FC Barcelona made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was FC Barcelona 4-1 Espanyol. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Marcus Rashford scored 89' for FC Barcelona.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: FC Barcelona led Shots on target 10-2. FC Barcelona also shaded Possession 77%-23%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made FC Barcelona the favourite at 76.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
FC Barcelona
76.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona
Espanyol
10
2
Possession
FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona
Espanyol
77%
23%
Total shots
FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona
Espanyol
20
10