Postmatch editorial
Viktoria Plzeň upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Basel 0-1 Viktoria Plzeň. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Jiri Panos put the first mark on the match 39', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Viktoria Plzeň led Possession 45%-55%. Viktoria Plzeň also shaded Total shots 13-15.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Basel the favourite at 48.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Basel
48.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
Viktoria PlzeňBasel
Viktoria Plzeň
45%
55%
Total shots
Viktoria PlzeňBasel
Viktoria Plzeň
13
15
Corners
Viktoria PlzeňBasel
Viktoria Plzeň
6
7