Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for NEC Nijmegen
The final score was NEC Nijmegen 2-1 Go Ahead Eagles. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Noé Lebreton put the first mark on the match 12', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: NEC Nijmegen led Shots on target 12-1. NEC Nijmegen also shaded Total shots 37-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made NEC Nijmegen the favourite at 76.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
NEC Nijmegen
76.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Go Ahead Eagles
12
1
Total shots
NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Go Ahead Eagles
37
3
Corners
NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Go Ahead Eagles
13
4