Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Almería
The final score was Almería 4-2 Mirandés. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Jon Morcillo scored 90+1' for Almería.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Mirandés led Shots on target 3-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Almería also shaded Possession 59%-41%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Almería the favourite at 71.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Almería
71.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
MirandésAlmería
Mirandés
3
5
Possession
AlmeríaAlmería
Mirandés
59%
41%
Total shots
MirandésAlmería
Mirandés
9
12