Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Astana 0-2 Lausanne Sport. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Beyatt Lekoueiry put the first mark on the match 48', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Astana led Possession 67%-33%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Lausanne Sport also shaded Total shots 14-24.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Astana the favourite at 51.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Astana
51.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
AstanaAstana
Lausanne Sport
67%
33%
Total shots
Lausanne SportAstana
Lausanne Sport
14
24
Shots on target
Lausanne SportAstana
Lausanne Sport
5
7