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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Manchester City

Manchester City

Galatasaray

10

4

Shots on target

Manchester City

Manchester City

Galatasaray

5

4

Possession

Manchester City

Galatasaray

50%

50%