Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Riga
The final score was Riga 3-0 Beitar Jerusalem. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Reginaldo Ramires put the first mark on the match 47', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Riga led Shots on target 5-1. Riga also shaded Corners 10-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Riga the favourite at 48.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Riga
48.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
RigaRiga
Beitar Jerusalem
5
1
Corners
RigaRiga
Beitar Jerusalem
10
3
Total shots
RigaRiga
Beitar Jerusalem
16
9