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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk

Breidablik

4

0

Total shots

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk

Breidablik

16

5

Possession

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk

Breidablik

74%

26%