Postmatch editorial
Aktobe upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Aktobe 2-1 Sparta Praha. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Daniel Sosah put the first mark on the match 29', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Aktobe led Total shots 10-7. Sparta Praha also shaded Possession 44%-56%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sparta Praha the favourite at 65.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Sparta Praha
65.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
AktobeAktobe
Sparta Praha
10
7
Possession
Sparta PrahaAktobe
Sparta Praha
44%
56%
Corners
Sparta PrahaAktobe
Sparta Praha
7
9