Postmatch editorial

Real Sociedad made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Ponferradina 0-2 Real Sociedad. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Mikel Oyarzabal  put the first mark on the match 54', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Ponferradina led Corners 12-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Real Sociedad also shaded Shots on target 4-7.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Real Sociedad the favourite at 75.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Real Sociedad

75.2%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Ponferradina

Ponferradina

Real Sociedad

12

3

Shots on target

Real Sociedad

Ponferradina

Real Sociedad

4

7

Total shots

Ponferradina

Ponferradina

Real Sociedad

19

13