Postmatch editorial
Metz made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Sochaux 0-1 Metz. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Cheikh Sabaly put the first mark on the match 49', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Metz led Shots on target 3-9. Metz also shaded Total shots 9-14.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Metz the favourite at 67.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Metz
67.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
MetzSochaux
Metz
3
9
Total shots
MetzSochaux
Metz
9
14
Corners
MetzSochaux
Metz
3
5