Postmatch editorial

Bayer 04 Leverkusen made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was FC Köln 1-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

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

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: FC Köln led Shots on target 10-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. FC Köln also shaded Total shots 25-8.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Bayer 04 Leverkusen the favourite at 51.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

51.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

FC Köln

FC Köln

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

10

3

Total shots

FC Köln

FC Köln

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

25

8

Corners

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

FC Köln

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

2

5