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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Sporting CPRio Ave
Sporting CP
0
7
Total shots
Sporting CPRio Ave
Sporting CP
6
14
Possession
Sporting CPRio Ave
Sporting CP
39%
61%