Postmatch editorial
Shakhtar Donetsk made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0 Breidablik. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Artem Bondarenko put the first mark on the match 28', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Shakhtar Donetsk led Shots on target 4-0. Shakhtar Donetsk also shaded Total shots 16-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Shakhtar Donetsk the favourite at 80.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Shakhtar Donetsk
80.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar Donetsk
Breidablik
4
0
Total shots
Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar Donetsk
Breidablik
16
5
Possession
Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar Donetsk
Breidablik
74%
26%