Postmatch editorial

The script held and FC Bayern München delivered it

The final score was FC Bayern München 4-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach. The strongest pre-match signals were already leaning toward that outcome.

Luis Díaz put the first mark on the match 33', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: FC Bayern München led Corners 7-1. FC Bayern München also shaded Shots on target 9-5.

Before kickoff, our model made FC Bayern München the likeliest result at 79.2%, while the median bookmaker line priced FC Bayern München at 81.6% implied. On BTTS, the model leaned No (57.4%), and that angle missed.

The model still found a small price edge on 1 at Interwetten. The market was offering 1.27 against a fair line of 1.25. That translated to an edge of 1.6% before kickoff. That ticket matched the final outcome.

Prediction checks

Model result

FC Bayern München

79.2%

Hit

Market result

FC Bayern München

81.6%

Hit

BTTS

No

57.4%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

FC Bayern München

FC Bayern München

Borussia Mönchengladbach

7

1

Shots on target

FC Bayern München

FC Bayern München

Borussia Mönchengladbach

9

5

Possession

FC Bayern München

FC Bayern München

Borussia Mönchengladbach

70%

30%

Model edge

1

Interwetten

Market odd

1.27

Fair odd

1.25

Edge

1.6%

Stake

1.88u

That ticket matched the final outcome.