Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Paderborn

The final score was Darmstadt 98 0-2 Paderborn. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Sven Michel scored 89' for Paderborn.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Darmstadt 98 led Total shots 23-7, even though the scoreboard went another way. Darmstadt 98 also shaded Shots on target 8-5.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Paderborn the favourite at 53.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Paderborn

53.2%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Darmstadt 98

Darmstadt 98

Paderborn

23

7

Shots on target

Darmstadt 98

Darmstadt 98

Paderborn

8

5

Corners

Darmstadt 98

Darmstadt 98

Paderborn

5

2