Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Fola Esch
The final score was Fola Esch 2-1 Linfield. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Rodrigo Parreira scored 90+3' for Fola Esch.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Linfield led Possession 31%-69%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Linfield also shaded Corners 2-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Fola Esch the favourite at 46.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Fola Esch
46.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
LinfieldFola Esch
Linfield
31%
69%
Corners
LinfieldFola Esch
Linfield
2
6
Shots on target
LinfieldFola Esch
Linfield
3
4