Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Villarreal

The final score was Leioa 0-6 Villarreal. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Alfonso Pedraza scored 90+2' for Villarreal.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Villarreal led Shots on target 5-8. Villarreal also shaded Possession 40%-60%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Villarreal the favourite at 84.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Villarreal

84.7%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Villarreal

Leioa

Villarreal

5

8

Possession

Villarreal

Leioa

Villarreal

40%

60%

Total shots

Leioa

Leioa

Villarreal

14

10