Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Sassuolo
The final score was Sassuolo 2-1 Catania. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Manuel Locatelli scored 80' for Sassuolo.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Sassuolo led Shots on target 9-2. Sassuolo also shaded Total shots 20-12.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sassuolo the favourite at 65.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Sassuolo
65.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
SassuoloSassuolo
Catania
9
2
Total shots
SassuoloSassuolo
Catania
20
12
Corners
SassuoloSassuolo
Catania
6
4