Postmatch editorial

The script held and FC Bayern München delivered it

The final score was FC Bayern München 4-0 FC Union Berlin. The strongest pre-match signals were already leaning toward that outcome.

Michael Olise put the first mark on the match 43', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: FC Bayern München led Shots on target 9-1. FC Bayern München also shaded Total shots 31-5.

Before kickoff, our model made FC Bayern München the likeliest result at 74.0%, while the median bookmaker line priced FC Bayern München at 87.0% implied. On BTTS, the model leaned No (53.1%), and that angle landed.

The model still found a small price edge on 1 at Interwetten. The market was offering 1.20 against a fair line of 1.19. That translated to an edge of 0.8% before kickoff. That ticket matched the final outcome.

Prediction checks

Model result

FC Bayern München

74.0%

Hit

Market result

FC Bayern München

87.0%

Hit

BTTS

No

53.1%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

FC Bayern München

FC Bayern München

FC Union Berlin

9

1

Total shots

FC Bayern München

FC Bayern München

FC Union Berlin

31

5

Corners

FC Bayern München

FC Bayern München

FC Union Berlin

12

1

Model edge

1

Interwetten

Market odd

1.20

Fair odd

1.19

Edge

0.8%

Stake

2.24u

That ticket matched the final outcome.