Postmatch editorial
AZ Alkmaar made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was FC Utrecht 1-4 AZ Alkmaar. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Ayoub Oufkir scored 84' for AZ Alkmaar.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: AZ Alkmaar led Shots on target 2-9. AZ Alkmaar also shaded Total shots 8-24.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made AZ Alkmaar the favourite at 43.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
AZ Alkmaar
43.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
AZ AlkmaarFC Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
2
9
Total shots
AZ AlkmaarFC Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
8
24
Corners
AZ AlkmaarFC Utrecht
AZ Alkmaar
3
9