Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Sporting CP
The final score was Sporting CP 3-1 Alverca. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Maxi Araújo put the first mark on the match 2', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Sporting CP led Shots on target 7-3. Sporting CP also shaded Total shots 15-10.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sporting CP the favourite at 82.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Sporting CP
82.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Sporting CPSporting CP
Alverca
7
3
Total shots
Sporting CPSporting CP
Alverca
15
10
Possession
Sporting CPSporting CP
Alverca
59%
41%