Postmatch editorial
The script held and FC Bayern München delivered it
The final score was VfL Wolfsburg 0-1 FC Bayern München. The strongest pre-match signals were already leaning toward that outcome.
Michael Olise put the first mark on the match 56', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: FC Bayern München led Shots on target 5-9. FC Bayern München also shaded Possession 31%-69%.
Before kickoff, our model made FC Bayern München the likeliest result at 70.6%, while the median bookmaker line priced FC Bayern München at 67.1% implied. On BTTS, the model leaned No (51.4%), and that angle landed.
The model still found a small price edge on 2 at Interwetten. The market was offering 1.65 against a fair line of 1.61. That translated to an edge of 2.5% before kickoff. That ticket matched the final outcome.
Prediction checks
Model result
FC Bayern München
70.6%
Market result
FC Bayern München
67.1%
BTTS
No
51.4%
Match numbers
Shots on target
FC Bayern MünchenVfL Wolfsburg
FC Bayern München
5
9
Possession
FC Bayern MünchenVfL Wolfsburg
FC Bayern München
31%
69%
Corners
VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg
FC Bayern München
6
3
Model edge
2
Interwetten
Market odd
1.65
Fair odd
1.61
Edge
2.5%
Stake
1.13u
That ticket matched the final outcome.