Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for FSV Mainz 05
The final score was FSV Mainz 05 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Paul Nebel scored 89' for FSV Mainz 05.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Eintracht Frankfurt led Possession 30%-70%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Eintracht Frankfurt also shaded Total shots 8-12.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made FSV Mainz 05 the favourite at 45.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
FSV Mainz 05
45.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
Eintracht FrankfurtFSV Mainz 05
Eintracht Frankfurt
30%
70%
Total shots
Eintracht FrankfurtFSV Mainz 05
Eintracht Frankfurt
8
12
Corners
FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05
Eintracht Frankfurt
5
3