Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Levante
The final score was Orihuela 3-4 Levante. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Carlos Espí scored 90+2' for Levante.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Orihuela led Possession 59%-41%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Levante also shaded Total shots 18-21.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Levante the favourite at 75.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Levante
75.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
OrihuelaOrihuela
Levante
59%
41%
Total shots
LevanteOrihuela
Levante
18
21
Corners
LevanteOrihuela
Levante
5
6