Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Nacional
The final score was Tondela 0-2 Nacional. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Jesús Ramírez put the first mark on the match 22', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Tondela led Possession 62%-38%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Tondela also shaded Total shots 22-17.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Nacional the favourite at 40.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Nacional
40.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
TondelaTondela
Nacional
62%
38%
Total shots
TondelaTondela
Nacional
22
17
Shots on target
NacionalTondela
Nacional
5
6