Postmatch editorial
Basel made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Basel 3-1 FCSB. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Ibrahim Salah scored 88' for Basel.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Basel led Possession 67%-33%. Basel also shaded Total shots 25-14.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Basel the favourite at 59.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Basel
59.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
BaselBasel
FCSB
67%
33%
Total shots
BaselBasel
FCSB
25
14
Shots on target
BaselBasel
FCSB
9
7