Postmatch editorial
Deportivo Alavés made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Merida 0-1 Deportivo Alavés. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Salva Sevilla put the first mark on the match 25', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Deportivo Alavés led Corners 2-6. Deportivo Alavés also shaded Total shots 5-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Deportivo Alavés the favourite at 47.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Deportivo Alavés
47.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Deportivo AlavésMerida
Deportivo Alavés
2
6
Total shots
Deportivo AlavésMerida
Deportivo Alavés
5
6
Possession
Deportivo AlavésMerida
Deportivo Alavés
48%
52%