Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Riga
The final score was Riga 5-2 Vardar after penalties. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Vardar struck first through David Babunski 17', but Riga recovered and flipped the match.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Riga led Shots on target 18-4. Riga also shaded Total shots 49-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Riga the favourite at 73.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Riga
73.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
RigaRiga
Vardar
18
4
Total shots
RigaRiga
Vardar
49
9
Possession
RigaRiga
Vardar
72%
28%