Postmatch editorial

Rayo Vallecano made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Espanyol. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Espanyol struck first through Kike García  74', but Rayo Vallecano recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Rayo Vallecano led Shots on target 6-4. Rayo Vallecano also shaded Total shots 17-15.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Rayo Vallecano the favourite at 47.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Rayo Vallecano

47.1%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano

Espanyol

6

4

Total shots

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano

Espanyol

17

15

Corners

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano

Espanyol

6

5