Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Athletic Club 2-3 Deportivo La Coruña. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Adrián put the first mark on the match 6', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Athletic Club led Total shots 13-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Athletic Club also shaded Corners 11-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Athletic Club the favourite at 60.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Athletic Club
60.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Athletic ClubAthletic Club
Deportivo La Coruña
13
5
Corners
Athletic ClubAthletic Club
Deportivo La Coruña
11
6
Shots on target
Athletic ClubAthletic Club
Deportivo La Coruña
4
3