Postmatch editorial

Real Madrid made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Melilla 0-4 Real Madrid. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Cristo González scored 90+2' for Real Madrid.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Real Madrid led Shots on target 2-14. Real Madrid also shaded Total shots 7-21.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Real Madrid the favourite at 90.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Real Madrid

90.9%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Real Madrid

Melilla

Real Madrid

2

14

Total shots

Real Madrid

Melilla

Real Madrid

7

21

Corners

Real Madrid

Melilla

Real Madrid

2

7