Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Austria Lustenau 2-1 Wolfsberger AC. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Antonio Verinac put the first mark on the match 23', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Austria Lustenau led Shots on target 6-4. Wolfsberger AC also shaded Possession 37%-63%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Wolfsberger AC the favourite at 49.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Wolfsberger AC

49.4%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Austria Lustenau

Austria Lustenau

Wolfsberger AC

6

4

Possession

Wolfsberger AC

Austria Lustenau

Wolfsberger AC

37%

63%

Total shots

Austria Lustenau

Austria Lustenau

Wolfsberger AC

20

14