Postmatch editorial

Albacete upset the pre-match prices

The final score was Córdoba 1-2 Albacete. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Jefté Betancor put the first mark on the match 37', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Córdoba led Shots on target 10-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Córdoba also shaded Total shots 31-12.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Córdoba the favourite at 65.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Córdoba

65.4%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Córdoba

Córdoba

Albacete

10

3

Total shots

Córdoba

Córdoba

Albacete

31

12

Possession

Córdoba

Córdoba

Albacete

75%

25%