Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Villarreal
The final score was Villarreal 5-1 Levante. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Nicolas Pépé scored 90' for Villarreal.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Villarreal led Shots on target 8-3. Villarreal also shaded Total shots 20-12.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Villarreal the favourite at 57.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Villarreal
57.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
VillarrealVillarreal
Levante
8
3
Total shots
VillarrealVillarreal
Levante
20
12
Corners
VillarrealVillarreal
Levante
7
3