Postmatch editorial
Real Oviedo flipped the prices on their head
The final score was Celta de Vigo 0-3 Real Oviedo. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Alberto Reina put the first mark on the match 4', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Celta de Vigo led Corners 4-1, even though the scoreboard went another way. Celta de Vigo also shaded Possession 68%-32%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Celta de Vigo the favourite at 57.1% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Celta de Vigo
57.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Celta de VigoCelta de Vigo
Real Oviedo
4
1
Possession
Celta de VigoCelta de Vigo
Real Oviedo
68%
32%
Shots on target
Celta de VigoCelta de Vigo
Real Oviedo
6
5