Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Lens
The final score was Lens 2-1 Nîmes. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Massadio Haïdara scored 76' for Lens.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Nîmes led Total shots 7-16, even though the scoreboard went another way. Lens also shaded Shots on target 5-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Lens the favourite at 53.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Lens
53.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
NîmesLens
Nîmes
7
16
Shots on target
LensLens
Nîmes
5
3
Corners
NîmesLens
Nîmes
4
6