Postmatch editorial

Rayo Vallecano made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Teruel 2-3 Rayo Vallecano after penalties. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Óscar Valentín  scored 119' for Rayo Vallecano.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Rayo Vallecano led Shots on target 2-4. Rayo Vallecano also shaded Possession 36%-64%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Rayo Vallecano the favourite at 76.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Rayo Vallecano

76.9%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Rayo Vallecano

Teruel

Rayo Vallecano

2

4

Possession

Rayo Vallecano

Teruel

Rayo Vallecano

36%

64%

Corners

Rayo Vallecano

Teruel

Rayo Vallecano

3

5