Postmatch editorial

The prices said close and the pitch agreed

The final score was Melilla 1-1 SD Eibar after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.

José Enrique put the first mark on the match 22', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Melilla led Shots on target 4-1, even though the scoreboard went another way. Melilla also shaded Total shots 13-6.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made SD Eibar the favourite at 59.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

SD Eibar

59.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Melilla

Melilla

SD Eibar

4

1

Total shots

Melilla

Melilla

SD Eibar

13

6

Corners

SD Eibar

Melilla

SD Eibar

3

8