Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Athletic Club 0-1 Valencia. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Umar Sadiq put the first mark on the match 72', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Athletic Club led Total shots 14-7, even though the scoreboard went another way. Athletic Club also shaded Corners 13-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Athletic Club the favourite at 59.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Athletic Club
59.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Athletic ClubAthletic Club
Valencia
14
7
Corners
Athletic ClubAthletic Club
Valencia
13
5
Shots on target
Athletic ClubAthletic Club
Valencia
4
3