Postmatch editorial
Monaco made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Saint-Étienne 1-3 Monaco. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Folarin Balogun scored 78' for Monaco.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Monaco led Shots on target 1-6. Saint-Étienne also shaded Possession 60%-40%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Monaco the favourite at 69.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Monaco
69.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
MonacoSaint-Étienne
Monaco
1
6
Possession
Saint-ÉtienneSaint-Étienne
Monaco
60%
40%
Corners
Saint-ÉtienneSaint-Étienne
Monaco
6
5