Postmatch editorial

Neither side managed to pull the match clear

The final score was Formentera 1-1 Athletic Club. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.

Liñán put the first mark on the match 60', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Athletic Club led Possession 42%-58%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Athletic Club also shaded Shots on target 4-5.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Athletic Club the favourite at 79.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Athletic Club

79.7%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Athletic Club

Formentera

Athletic Club

42%

58%

Shots on target

Athletic Club

Formentera

Athletic Club

4

5

Total shots

Athletic Club

Formentera

Athletic Club

8

10