Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was ADO Den Haag 1-4 FC Groningen. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when Nils Eggens scored 81' for FC Groningen.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: FC Groningen led Shots on target 4-14. ADO Den Haag also shaded Corners 5-2.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made ADO Den Haag the favourite at 39.2% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

ADO Den Haag

39.2%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

FC Groningen

ADO Den Haag

FC Groningen

4

14

Corners

ADO Den Haag

ADO Den Haag

FC Groningen

5

2

Total shots

FC Groningen

ADO Den Haag

FC Groningen

10

17