Postmatch editorial

Real Zaragoza made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Racing Ferrol 1-2 Real Zaragoza. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Raúl Guti put the first mark on the match 1', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Real Zaragoza led Shots on target 4-7. Racing Ferrol also shaded Possession 64%-36%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Real Zaragoza the favourite at 51.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Real Zaragoza

51.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Real Zaragoza

Racing Ferrol

Real Zaragoza

4

7

Possession

Racing Ferrol

Racing Ferrol

Real Zaragoza

64%

36%

Total shots

Racing Ferrol

Racing Ferrol

Real Zaragoza

16

11