Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Sunderland

The final score was Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Enzo Le Fée put the first mark on the match 66', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Sunderland led Shots on target 5-2. Sunderland also shaded Total shots 20-11.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sunderland the favourite at 66.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Sunderland

66.2%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Sunderland

Sunderland

AZ Alkmaar

5

2

Total shots

Sunderland

Sunderland

AZ Alkmaar

20

11

Corners

Sunderland

Sunderland

AZ Alkmaar

12

5