Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Girona 0-1 Mallorca. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Samú Costa put the first mark on the match 43', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Girona led Corners 5-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Girona also shaded Total shots 14-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Girona the favourite at 51.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Girona
51.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
GironaGirona
Mallorca
5
2
Total shots
GironaGirona
Mallorca
14
9
Possession
GironaGirona
Mallorca
59%
41%