Postmatch editorial
Shakhtar Donetsk made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 AZ Alkmaar. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Alisson scored 83' for Shakhtar Donetsk.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Shakhtar Donetsk led Shots on target 6-3. AZ Alkmaar also shaded Corners 4-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Shakhtar Donetsk the favourite at 48.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Shakhtar Donetsk
48.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar Donetsk
AZ Alkmaar
6
3
Corners
AZ AlkmaarShakhtar Donetsk
AZ Alkmaar
4
7
Total shots
Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar Donetsk
AZ Alkmaar
12
9