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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Venezia

Venezia

Empoli

78%

22%

Shots on target

Venezia

Venezia

Empoli

6

3

Total shots

Venezia

Venezia

Empoli

18

9