Postmatch editorial

RB Leipzig made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Werder Bremen 1-2 RB Leipzig. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Antonio Nusa put the first mark on the match 15', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Werder Bremen led Shots on target 5-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Werder Bremen also shaded Corners 1-0.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made RB Leipzig the favourite at 54.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

RB Leipzig

54.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Werder Bremen

Werder Bremen

RB Leipzig

5

2

Corners

Werder Bremen

Werder Bremen

RB Leipzig

1

0

Total shots

Werder Bremen

Werder Bremen

RB Leipzig

13

7