Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Lorient

The final score was Metz 0-4 Lorient. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Noah Doriann Cadiou scored 90+8' for Lorient.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Lorient led Shots on target 2-7. Lorient also shaded Total shots 8-14.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Lorient the favourite at 43.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Lorient

43.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Lorient

Metz

Lorient

2

7

Total shots

Lorient

Metz

Lorient

8

14

Corners

Metz

Metz

Lorient

7

4