Postmatch editorial

Elche made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Hércules 0-1 Elche. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Gonzalo Verdú put the first mark on the match 59', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Hércules led Total shots 15-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Elche also shaded Corners 4-10.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Elche the favourite at 42.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Elche

42.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Hércules

Hércules

Elche

15

5

Corners

Elche

Hércules

Elche

4

10

Shots on target

Hércules

Hércules

Elche

3

2