Postmatch editorial
Rio Ave flipped the prices on their head
The final score was Estoril 0-2 Rio Ave. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Jalen Blesa put the first mark on the match 15', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Estoril led Total shots 18-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Estoril also shaded Shots on target 6-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Estoril the favourite at 50.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Estoril
50.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
EstorilEstoril
Rio Ave
18
3
Shots on target
EstorilEstoril
Rio Ave
6
3
Corners
EstorilEstoril
Rio Ave
6
3