Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Feyenoord
The final score was NEC Nijmegen 1-3 Feyenoord. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Gjivai Zechiël put the first mark on the match 52', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Feyenoord led Shots on target 2-6. NEC Nijmegen also shaded Possession 63%-37%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Feyenoord the favourite at 44.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Feyenoord
44.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
FeyenoordNEC Nijmegen
Feyenoord
2
6
Possession
NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Feyenoord
63%
37%
Total shots
NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Feyenoord
12
11