Postmatch editorial

Real Madrid made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Real Madrid 6-1 Melilla. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Isco  scored 83' for Real Madrid.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Real Madrid led Shots on target 11-4. Real Madrid also shaded Total shots 32-13.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Real Madrid the favourite at 93.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Real Madrid

93.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Real Madrid

Real Madrid

Melilla

11

4

Total shots

Real Madrid

Real Madrid

Melilla

32

13

Corners

Real Madrid

Real Madrid

Melilla

14

4