Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Beşiktaş
The final score was Neftçi 1-3 Beşiktaş. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Vincent Aboubakar put the first mark on the match 14', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Beşiktaş led Possession 41%-59%. Beşiktaş also shaded Corners 5-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Beşiktaş the favourite at 63.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Beşiktaş
63.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
BeşiktaşNeftçi
Beşiktaş
41%
59%
Corners
BeşiktaşNeftçi
Beşiktaş
5
7
Shots on target
BeşiktaşNeftçi
Beşiktaş
6
7