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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Valencia

FC Cartagena

Valencia

6

10

Total shots

Valencia

FC Cartagena

Valencia

16

30

Possession

Valencia

FC Cartagena

Valencia

38%

62%