Postmatch editorial

Olympique Lyonnais made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Olympique Lyonnais 3-0 Sparta Praha. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Ernest Nuamah put the first mark on the match 20', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Olympique Lyonnais led Shots on target 11-1. Olympique Lyonnais also shaded Total shots 19-6.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Olympique Lyonnais the favourite at 73.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Olympique Lyonnais

73.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Olympique Lyonnais

Olympique Lyonnais

Sparta Praha

11

1

Total shots

Olympique Lyonnais

Olympique Lyonnais

Sparta Praha

19

6

Corners

Olympique Lyonnais

Olympique Lyonnais

Sparta Praha

7

1