Postmatch editorial

Vasco da Gama made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Vasco da Gama 3-1 Cruzeiro. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Tchê Tchê put the first mark on the match 33', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Vasco da Gama led Corners 11-3. Vasco da Gama also shaded Total shots 22-11.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Vasco da Gama the favourite at 51.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Vasco da Gama

51.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama

Cruzeiro

11

3

Total shots

Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama

Cruzeiro

22

11

Shots on target

Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama

Cruzeiro

9

6