Postmatch editorial
Santa Clara made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Santa Clara 2-0 Nacional. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Elias Manoel scored 90+2' for Santa Clara.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Nacional led Possession 41%-59%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Nacional also shaded Corners 4-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Santa Clara the favourite at 42.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Santa Clara
42.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
NacionalSanta Clara
Nacional
41%
59%
Corners
NacionalSanta Clara
Nacional
4
6
Shots on target
Santa Clara
Nacional
1
1