Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Saint-Étienne
The final score was Saint-Étienne 3-1 Clermont. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Irvin Cardona put the first mark on the match 41', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Saint-Étienne led Total shots 22-6. Saint-Étienne also shaded Shots on target 4-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Saint-Étienne the favourite at 69.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Saint-Étienne
69.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Saint-ÉtienneSaint-Étienne
Clermont
22
6
Shots on target
Saint-ÉtienneSaint-Étienne
Clermont
4
2
Possession
Saint-ÉtienneSaint-Étienne
Clermont
60%
40%