Postmatch editorial

Paris Saint Germain made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Paris Saint Germain 2-1 Aston Villa. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

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

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Aston Villa led Corners 0-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Paris Saint Germain also shaded Shots on target 6-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Paris Saint Germain the favourite at 62.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Paris Saint Germain

62.7%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Aston Villa

Paris Saint Germain

Aston Villa

0

2

Shots on target

Paris Saint Germain

Paris Saint Germain

Aston Villa

6

4

Possession

Paris Saint Germain

Paris Saint Germain

Aston Villa

61%

39%