Postmatch editorial

Athletico PR upset the pre-match prices

The final score was Botafogo 2-3 Athletico PR. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

João Cruz put the first mark on the match 11', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Botafogo led Total shots 33-7, even though the scoreboard went another way. Botafogo also shaded Corners 13-2.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Botafogo the favourite at 41.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Botafogo

41.8%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Botafogo

Botafogo

Athletico PR

33

7

Corners

Botafogo

Botafogo

Athletico PR

13

2

Shots on target

Botafogo

Botafogo

Athletico PR

8

6