Postmatch editorial
Valencia made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was FC Cartagena 1-2 Valencia after penalties. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
FC Cartagena struck first through Alfredo Ortuño 21', but Valencia recovered and flipped the match.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Valencia led Shots on target 6-10. Valencia also shaded Total shots 16-30.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Valencia the favourite at 62.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Valencia
62.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
ValenciaFC Cartagena
Valencia
6
10
Total shots
ValenciaFC Cartagena
Valencia
16
30
Possession
ValenciaFC Cartagena
Valencia
38%
62%