Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Sporting CP

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

The decisive turn arrived late when Morten Hjulmand scored 90+3' for Sporting CP.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Sporting CP led Shots on target 5-1. Sporting CP also shaded Corners 6-1.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sporting CP the favourite at 82.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Sporting CP

82.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Sporting CP

Sporting CP

Gil Vicente

5

1

Corners

Sporting CP

Sporting CP

Gil Vicente

6

1

Possession

Sporting CP

Sporting CP

Gil Vicente

62%

38%