Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Lugano

The final score was Lugano 2-1 Maccabi Tel Aviv. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Kevin Behrens put the first mark on the match 30', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Maccabi Tel Aviv led Corners 0-4, even though the scoreboard went another way. Lugano also shaded Shots on target 2-1.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Lugano the favourite at 56.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Lugano

56.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Lugano

Maccabi Tel Aviv

0

4

Shots on target

Lugano

Lugano

Maccabi Tel Aviv

2

1

Possession

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Lugano

Maccabi Tel Aviv

41%

59%