Postmatch editorial

The pre-match tension never quite broke

The final score was Alessandria 2-2 SPAL. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.

The late equaliser came from Michele Marconi 81', which kept the game level at the finish.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: SPAL led Shots on target 2-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. SPAL also shaded Total shots 7-14.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Alessandria the favourite at 38.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Alessandria

38.8%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

SPAL

Alessandria

SPAL

2

6

Total shots

SPAL

Alessandria

SPAL

7

14

Possession

SPAL

Alessandria

SPAL

44%

56%