Postmatch editorial
Manchester City made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Manchester City 2-0 Galatasaray. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Erling Haaland put the first mark on the match 10', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Manchester City led Total shots 10-4. Manchester City also shaded Shots on target 5-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester City the favourite at 81.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Manchester City
81.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Manchester CityManchester City
Galatasaray
10
4
Shots on target
Manchester CityManchester City
Galatasaray
5
4
Possession
Manchester City
Galatasaray
50%
50%