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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
NEC NijmegenWillem II
NEC Nijmegen
2
10
Total shots
NEC NijmegenWillem II
NEC Nijmegen
9
21
Possession
NEC NijmegenWillem II
NEC Nijmegen
32%
68%