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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Sporting CPSporting CP
Gil Vicente
5
1
Corners
Sporting CPSporting CP
Gil Vicente
6
1
Possession
Sporting CPSporting CP
Gil Vicente
62%
38%