Postmatch editorial
Atlético Baleares flipped the prices on their head
The final score was Atlético Baleares 1-0 Espanyol. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Jaume Tovar put the first mark on the match 54', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Espanyol led Total shots 4-15, even though the scoreboard went another way. Espanyol also shaded Corners 0-10.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Espanyol the favourite at 71.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Espanyol
71.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
EspanyolAtlético Baleares
Espanyol
4
15
Corners
EspanyolAtlético Baleares
Espanyol
0
10
Shots on target
EspanyolAtlético Baleares
Espanyol
1
2