Postmatch editorial

Melgar made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Melgar 3-1 Alianza Atlético. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Alianza Atlético struck first through Juan Escobar 44', but Melgar recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Melgar led Shots on target 7-3. Melgar also shaded Corners 5-1.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Melgar the favourite at 68.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Melgar

68.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Melgar

Melgar

Alianza Atlético

7

3

Corners

Melgar

Melgar

Alianza Atlético

5

1

Total shots

Melgar

Melgar

Alianza Atlético

20

10