Postmatch editorial

NEC Nijmegen made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Willem II 1-4 NEC Nijmegen. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Adam Tahaui put the first mark on the match 45+2', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: NEC Nijmegen led Shots on target 2-10. NEC Nijmegen also shaded Total shots 9-21.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made NEC Nijmegen the favourite at 62.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

NEC Nijmegen

62.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

NEC Nijmegen

Willem II

NEC Nijmegen

2

10

Total shots

NEC Nijmegen

Willem II

NEC Nijmegen

9

21

Possession

NEC Nijmegen

Willem II

NEC Nijmegen

32%

68%