Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Córdoba 0-2 Almería. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Brian Cipenga put the first mark on the match 52', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Córdoba led Total shots 21-4, even though the scoreboard went another way. Córdoba also shaded Corners 9-0.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Córdoba the favourite at 40.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Córdoba

40.8%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Córdoba

Córdoba

Almería

21

4

Corners

Córdoba

Córdoba

Almería

9

0

Shots on target

Córdoba

Córdoba

Almería

4

2