Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Independiente
The final score was Independiente 1-0 Newell's Old Boys. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Santiago Montiel put the first mark on the match 41', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Independiente led Shots on target 4-1. Independiente also shaded Total shots 12-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Independiente the favourite at 63.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Independiente
63.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
IndependienteIndependiente
Newell's Old Boys
4
1
Total shots
IndependienteIndependiente
Newell's Old Boys
12
2
Corners
IndependienteIndependiente
Newell's Old Boys
7
2