Postmatch editorial

Reus Deportiu flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Barcelona II 0-1 Reus Deportiu. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Alfredo Juan Mayordomo put the first mark on the match 9', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Barcelona II led Total shots 12-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Barcelona II also shaded Corners 6-1.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Barcelona II the favourite at 51.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Barcelona II

51.3%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Barcelona II

Barcelona II

Reus Deportiu

12

5

Corners

Barcelona II

Barcelona II

Reus Deportiu

6

1

Possession

Barcelona II

Barcelona II

Reus Deportiu

57%

43%