Postmatch editorial
Tirana flipped the prices on their head
The final score was Dinamo Batumi 1-2 Tirana. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Regi Lushkja put the first mark on the match 28', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Dinamo Batumi led Total shots 17-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Dinamo Batumi also shaded Possession 65%-35%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Dinamo Batumi the favourite at 55.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Dinamo Batumi
55.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Dinamo BatumiDinamo Batumi
Tirana
17
5
Possession
Dinamo BatumiDinamo Batumi
Tirana
65%
35%
Shots on target
Dinamo Batumi
Tirana
5
5