Postmatch editorial

Sporting CP made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Rio Ave 0-4 Sporting CP. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Flávio Gonçalves put the first mark on the match 5', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Sporting CP led Shots on target 0-7. Sporting CP also shaded Total shots 6-14.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sporting CP the favourite at 76.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Sporting CP

76.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Sporting CP

Rio Ave

Sporting CP

0

7

Total shots

Sporting CP

Rio Ave

Sporting CP

6

14

Possession

Sporting CP

Rio Ave

Sporting CP

39%

61%