Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Girona

The final score was Sporting Gijón 0-2 Girona. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Carles Pérez scored 76' for Girona.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Sporting Gijón led Corners 4-0, even though the scoreboard went another way. Sporting Gijón also shaded Total shots 22-10.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Girona the favourite at 40.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Girona

40.8%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Sporting Gijón

Sporting Gijón

Girona

4

0

Total shots

Sporting Gijón

Sporting Gijón

Girona

22

10

Shots on target

Sporting Gijón

Sporting Gijón

Girona

5

3