Postmatch editorial
Rennes made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Rennes 2-1 Nantes. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Valentin Rongier scored 90+2' for Rennes.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Nantes led Shots on target 5-8, even though the scoreboard went another way. Nantes also shaded Total shots 14-24.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Rennes the favourite at 69.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Rennes
69.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
NantesRennes
Nantes
5
8
Total shots
NantesRennes
Nantes
14
24
Possession
RennesRennes
Nantes
63%
37%