Postmatch editorial
Villarreal upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Athletic Club 1-2 Villarreal. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Sergi Cardona put the first mark on the match 26', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Athletic Club led Corners 15-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Athletic Club also shaded Total shots 18-12.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Athletic Club the favourite at 48.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Athletic Club
48.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Athletic ClubAthletic Club
Villarreal
15
3
Total shots
Athletic ClubAthletic Club
Villarreal
18
12
Possession
Athletic ClubAthletic Club
Villarreal
61%
39%