Postmatch editorial
Ascoli followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Ascoli 2-1 Pisa. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Eric Botteghin put the first mark on the match 12', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Pisa led Possession 28%-72%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Ascoli also shaded Total shots 10-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Ascoli the favourite at 57.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Ascoli
57.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
PisaAscoli
Pisa
28%
72%
Total shots
AscoliAscoli
Pisa
10
9
Shots on target
Ascoli
Pisa
5
5