Postmatch editorial

Bayer 04 Leverkusen upset the pre-match prices

The final score was Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Robert Andrich put the first mark on the match 42', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Bayer 04 Leverkusen led Shots on target 1-4. Borussia Dortmund also shaded Total shots 14-11.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Borussia Dortmund the favourite at 49.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Borussia Dortmund

49.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Borussia Dortmund

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

1

4

Total shots

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

14

11

Possession

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

53%

47%