Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Deportivo Alavés 1-0 FC Barcelona. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Ibrahim Diabate put the first mark on the match 45+1', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Deportivo Alavés led Shots on target 3-0. FC Barcelona also shaded Possession 23%-77%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made FC Barcelona the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
FC Barcelona
45.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Deportivo AlavésDeportivo Alavés
FC Barcelona
3
0
Possession
FC BarcelonaDeportivo Alavés
FC Barcelona
23%
77%
Corners
Deportivo AlavésDeportivo Alavés
FC Barcelona
6
4