Postmatch editorial

RB Leipzig made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was RB Leipzig 2-1 St. Pauli. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Xaver Schlager put the first mark on the match 45', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: RB Leipzig led Possession 70%-30%. RB Leipzig also shaded Shots on target 5-3.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made RB Leipzig the favourite at 78.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

RB Leipzig

78.1%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

St. Pauli

70%

30%

Shots on target

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

St. Pauli

5

3

Total shots

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

St. Pauli

13

8