Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Genoa
The final score was Genoa 2-1 Sassuolo. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Caleb Ekuban scored 84' for Genoa.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Genoa led Corners 5-3. Genoa also shaded Shots on target 7-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Genoa the favourite at 46.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Genoa
46.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
GenoaGenoa
Sassuolo
5
3
Shots on target
GenoaGenoa
Sassuolo
7
6
Possession
GenoaGenoa
Sassuolo
52%
48%