Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Sevilla
The final score was Sevilla 1-0 Real Sociedad. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Alexis Sánchez put the first mark on the match 50', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Sevilla led Shots on target 5-0. Sevilla also shaded Total shots 19-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sevilla the favourite at 41.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Sevilla
41.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
SevillaSevilla
Real Sociedad
5
0
Total shots
SevillaSevilla
Real Sociedad
19
6
Possession
Real SociedadSevilla
Real Sociedad
42%
58%