Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Metz
The final score was Metz 4-1 Rodez. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Pape Moussa Fall put the first mark on the match 8', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Metz led Shots on target 8-6. Metz also shaded Possession 58%-42%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Metz the favourite at 53.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Metz
53.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
MetzMetz
Rodez
8
6
Possession
MetzMetz
Rodez
58%
42%
Total shots
Metz
Rodez
18
18