Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Lens
The final score was Lens 1-0 Nantes. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Mezian Mesloub scored 79' for Lens.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Lens led Shots on target 5-3. Lens also shaded Corners 8-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Lens the favourite at 69.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Lens
69.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
LensLens
Nantes
5
3
Corners
LensLens
Nantes
8
3
Possession
LensLens
Nantes
64%
36%