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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
MelgarMelgar
Alianza Atlético
7
3
Corners
MelgarMelgar
Alianza Atlético
5
1
Total shots
MelgarMelgar
Alianza Atlético
20
10