Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Crystal Palace
The final score was Shakhtar Donetsk 1-3 Crystal Palace. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Jørgen Strand Larsen scored 84' for Crystal Palace.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Crystal Palace led Shots on target 1-7. Shakhtar Donetsk also shaded Corners 13-1.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Crystal Palace the favourite at 52.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Crystal Palace
52.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Crystal PalaceShakhtar Donetsk
Crystal Palace
1
7
Corners
Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar Donetsk
Crystal Palace
13
1
Possession
Shakhtar DonetskShakhtar Donetsk
Crystal Palace
71%
29%