Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Villarreal
The final score was Villarreal 5-1 Atlético de Madrid. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Dani Parejo put the first mark on the match 30', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Villarreal led Shots on target 8-4. Villarreal also shaded Total shots 14-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Villarreal the favourite at 40.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Villarreal
40.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
VillarrealVillarreal
Atlético de Madrid
8
4
Total shots
VillarrealVillarreal
Atlético de Madrid
14
9
Corners
Atlético de MadridVillarreal
Atlético de Madrid
5
9