Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Almería
The final score was Numancia 1-2 Almería. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Lucas Robertone scored 90+1' for Almería.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Numancia led Shots on target 12-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. Numancia also shaded Possession 57%-43%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Almería the favourite at 51.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Almería
51.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
NumanciaNumancia
Almería
12
6
Possession
NumanciaNumancia
Almería
57%
43%
Corners
NumanciaNumancia
Almería
5
4