Postmatch editorial
Real Madrid made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Real Madrid 2-1 Deportivo Alavés. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Kylian Mbappé put the first mark on the match 30', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Real Madrid led Shots on target 8-5. Real Madrid also shaded Possession 61%-39%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Real Madrid the favourite at 82.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Real Madrid
82.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Real MadridReal Madrid
Deportivo Alavés
8
5
Possession
Real MadridReal Madrid
Deportivo Alavés
61%
39%
Corners
Real MadridReal Madrid
Deportivo Alavés
9
6