Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Perugia
The final score was Perugia 3-2 Benevento. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Benevento struck first through Diego Farias 30', but Perugia recovered and flipped the match.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Benevento led Possession 37%-63%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Perugia also shaded Shots on target 8-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Perugia the favourite at 61.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Perugia
61.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
BeneventoPerugia
Benevento
37%
63%
Shots on target
PerugiaPerugia
Benevento
8
6
Corners
PerugiaPerugia
Benevento
8
6