Postmatch editorial

Sparta Rotterdam followed the pre-match prices

The final score was Vitesse 1-4 Sparta Rotterdam. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Shunsuke Mito put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Vitesse led Total shots 21-12, even though the scoreboard went another way. Vitesse also shaded Possession 64%-36%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sparta Rotterdam the favourite at 43.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Sparta Rotterdam

43.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Vitesse

Vitesse

Sparta Rotterdam

21

12

Possession

Vitesse

Vitesse

Sparta Rotterdam

64%

36%

Corners

Vitesse

Vitesse

Sparta Rotterdam

8

4