Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Rayo Vallecano
The final score was Samsunspor 1-3 Rayo Vallecano. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Alemão scored 78' for Rayo Vallecano.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Samsunspor led Possession 63%-37%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Samsunspor also shaded Total shots 11-8.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Rayo Vallecano the favourite at 47.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Rayo Vallecano
47.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
SamsunsporSamsunspor
Rayo Vallecano
63%
37%
Total shots
SamsunsporSamsunspor
Rayo Vallecano
11
8
Shots on target
Samsunspor
Rayo Vallecano
5
5