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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
AZ AlkmaarApollon
AZ Alkmaar
6
17
Corners
AZ AlkmaarApollon
AZ Alkmaar
2
6
Shots on target
AZ AlkmaarApollon
AZ Alkmaar
2
3