Postmatch editorial
Holstein Kiel flipped the prices on their head
The final score was Fortuna Düsseldorf 1-2 Holstein Kiel. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Ivan Nekic scored 79' for Holstein Kiel.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Fortuna Düsseldorf led Shots on target 5-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Fortuna Düsseldorf also shaded Corners 7-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Fortuna Düsseldorf the favourite at 48.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Fortuna Düsseldorf
48.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Fortuna DüsseldorfFortuna Düsseldorf
Holstein Kiel
5
3
Corners
Fortuna DüsseldorfFortuna Düsseldorf
Holstein Kiel
7
3
Total shots
Fortuna DüsseldorfFortuna Düsseldorf
Holstein Kiel
15
11