Postmatch editorial

Sporting CP made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Sporting CP 3-0 Chaves. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Viktor Gyökeres put the first mark on the match 23', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Sporting CP led Shots on target 8-0. Sporting CP also shaded Possession 67%-33%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sporting CP the favourite at 94.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Sporting CP

94.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Sporting CP

Sporting CP

Chaves

8

0

Possession

Sporting CP

Sporting CP

Chaves

67%

33%

Total shots

Sporting CP

Sporting CP

Chaves

19

12