Postmatch editorial
Venezia made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Venezia 2-0 Empoli. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Issa Doumbia scored 87' for Venezia.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Venezia led Possession 78%-22%. Venezia also shaded Shots on target 6-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Venezia the favourite at 73.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Venezia
73.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
VeneziaVenezia
Empoli
78%
22%
Shots on target
VeneziaVenezia
Empoli
6
3
Total shots
VeneziaVenezia
Empoli
18
9