Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for FSV Mainz 05
The final score was FSV Mainz 05 2-0 Samsunspor. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Silvan Widmer put the first mark on the match 44', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: FSV Mainz 05 led Shots on target 5-2. FSV Mainz 05 also shaded Total shots 13-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made FSV Mainz 05 the favourite at 54.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
FSV Mainz 05
54.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05
Samsunspor
5
2
Total shots
FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05
Samsunspor
13
7
Corners
FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05
Samsunspor
5
3