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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
BahiaAtlético Mineiro
Bahia
16
21
Corners
Atlético MineiroAtlético Mineiro
Bahia
6
4
Shots on target
Atlético Mineiro
Bahia
4
4