Postmatch editorial
Empoli followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Monza 1-3 Empoli. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Monza struck first through Samuele Birindelli 30', but Empoli recovered and flipped the match.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Monza led Possession 68%-32%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Empoli also shaded Corners 2-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Empoli the favourite at 57.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Empoli
57.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
MonzaMonza
Empoli
68%
32%
Corners
EmpoliMonza
Empoli
2
6
Total shots
MonzaMonza
Empoli
12
9