Postmatch editorial

The prices said close and the pitch agreed

The final score was Atlético Mineiro 1-1 Bahia. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.

Ruan put the first mark on the match 45+1', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Bahia led Total shots 16-21, even though the scoreboard went another way. Atlético Mineiro also shaded Corners 6-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Atlético Mineiro the favourite at 53.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Atlético Mineiro

53.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Bahia

Atlético Mineiro

Bahia

16

21

Corners

Atlético Mineiro

Atlético Mineiro

Bahia

6

4

Shots on target

Atlético Mineiro

Bahia

4

4