Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was FC Heidenheim 0-2 FSV Mainz 05. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Phillip Tietz put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: FSV Mainz 05 led Shots on target 5-9. FC Heidenheim also shaded Corners 6-3.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made FC Heidenheim the favourite at 51.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

FC Heidenheim

51.8%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

FSV Mainz 05

FC Heidenheim

FSV Mainz 05

5

9

Corners

FC Heidenheim

FC Heidenheim

FSV Mainz 05

6

3

Possession

FC Heidenheim

FC Heidenheim

FSV Mainz 05

53%

47%