Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Palmeiras

The final score was Palmeiras 4-1 Vasco da Gama. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

José Manuel López put the first mark on the match 47', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Palmeiras led Corners 5-3. Palmeiras also shaded Shots on target 5-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Palmeiras the favourite at 62.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Palmeiras

62.1%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Palmeiras

Palmeiras

Vasco da Gama

5

3

Shots on target

Palmeiras

Palmeiras

Vasco da Gama

5

4

Possession

Palmeiras

Palmeiras

Vasco da Gama

57%

43%