Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Fluminense 3-2 Palmeiras. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Palmeiras struck first through Gustavo Gómez   10', but Fluminense recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Fluminense led Possession 60%-40%. Fluminense also shaded Total shots 17-15.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Palmeiras the favourite at 40.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Palmeiras

40.7%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Fluminense

Fluminense

Palmeiras

60%

40%

Total shots

Fluminense

Fluminense

Palmeiras

17

15

Shots on target

Fluminense

Palmeiras

6

6