Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Gent
The final score was Žilina 2-5 Gent. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Hugo Cuypers scored 89' for Gent.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Gent led Shots on target 4-6. Žilina also shaded Corners 6-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Gent the favourite at 67.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Gent
67.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
GentŽilina
Gent
4
6
Corners
ŽilinaŽilina
Gent
6
3
Possession
GentŽilina
Gent
42%
58%