Postmatch editorial

CSKA Sofia made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Derry City 1-2 CSKA Sofia. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Derry City struck first through Ellis Chapman 47', but CSKA Sofia recovered and flipped the match.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Derry City led Corners 11-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. CSKA Sofia also shaded Possession 44%-56%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made CSKA Sofia the favourite at 52.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

CSKA Sofia

52.4%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Derry City

Derry City

CSKA Sofia

11

6

Possession

CSKA Sofia

Derry City

CSKA Sofia

44%

56%