Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for FC Köln
The final score was FC Köln 5-2 Hertha BSC. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Denis Huseinbasic scored 81' for FC Köln.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: FC Köln led Shots on target 16-3. FC Köln also shaded Total shots 31-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made FC Köln the favourite at 52.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
FC Köln
52.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
FC KölnFC Köln
Hertha BSC
16
3
Total shots
FC KölnFC Köln
Hertha BSC
31
9
Corners
FC KölnFC Köln
Hertha BSC
12
3