Postmatch editorial

KV Oostende flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Gent 1-2 KV Oostende. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when Nick Bätzner scored 88' for KV Oostende.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: KV Oostende led Shots on target 4-6. Gent also shaded Total shots 19-13.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Gent the favourite at 87.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Gent

87.3%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

KV Oostende

Gent

KV Oostende

4

6

Total shots

Gent

Gent

KV Oostende

19

13

Corners

KV Oostende

Gent

KV Oostende

3

5