Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Vélez Sarsfield
The final score was Vélez Sarsfield 1-0 Estudiantes. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Ronaldo Martínez put the first mark on the match 40', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Vélez Sarsfield led Corners 5-1. Vélez Sarsfield also shaded Total shots 11-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Vélez Sarsfield the favourite at 38.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Vélez Sarsfield
38.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Vélez SarsfieldVélez Sarsfield
Estudiantes
5
1
Total shots
Vélez SarsfieldVélez Sarsfield
Estudiantes
11
6
Shots on target
Vélez SarsfieldVélez Sarsfield
Estudiantes
3
2