Postmatch editorial
Venezia followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Venezia 3-2 Perugia. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Nicholas Pierini put the first mark on the match 26', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Perugia led Total shots 9-14, even though the scoreboard went another way. Venezia also shaded Possession 58%-42%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Venezia the favourite at 53.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Venezia
53.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
PerugiaVenezia
Perugia
9
14
Possession
VeneziaVenezia
Perugia
58%
42%
Shots on target
VeneziaVenezia
Perugia
5
4