Postmatch editorial

Apollon flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Apollon 1-0 AZ Alkmaar. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Valentin Roberge put the first mark on the match 32', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: AZ Alkmaar led Total shots 6-17, even though the scoreboard went another way. AZ Alkmaar also shaded Corners 2-6.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made AZ Alkmaar the favourite at 55.2% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

AZ Alkmaar

55.2%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

AZ Alkmaar

Apollon

AZ Alkmaar

6

17

Corners

AZ Alkmaar

Apollon

AZ Alkmaar

2

6

Shots on target

AZ Alkmaar

Apollon

AZ Alkmaar

2

3