Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Flamengo
The final score was Flamengo 3-0 Botafogo. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Jorge Carrascal scored 89' for Flamengo.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Flamengo led Shots on target 6-4. Flamengo also shaded Possession 63%-37%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Flamengo the favourite at 77.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Flamengo
77.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
FlamengoFlamengo
Botafogo
6
4
Possession
FlamengoFlamengo
Botafogo
63%
37%
Corners
FlamengoFlamengo
Botafogo
5
3