Postmatch editorial
Fortuna Sittard flipped the prices on their head
The final score was FC Groningen 2-3 Fortuna Sittard. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Mohamed Ihattaren put the first mark on the match 12', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Fortuna Sittard led Shots on target 2-5. FC Groningen also shaded Total shots 23-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made FC Groningen the favourite at 67.1% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
FC Groningen
67.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Fortuna SittardFC Groningen
Fortuna Sittard
2
5
Total shots
FC GroningenFC Groningen
Fortuna Sittard
23
9
Corners
FC GroningenFC Groningen
Fortuna Sittard
7
2