Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Cittadella 1-2 Alessandria. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Simone Corazza put the first mark on the match 26', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Cittadella led Possession 61%-39%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Alessandria also shaded Shots on target 4-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Cittadella the favourite at 53.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Cittadella
53.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
CittadellaCittadella
Alessandria
61%
39%
Shots on target
AlessandriaCittadella
Alessandria
4
5
Total shots
CittadellaCittadella
Alessandria
15
13