Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

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

Dani Gallardo put the first mark on the match 11', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Guadalajara led Possession 66%-33%. Guadalajara also shaded Total shots 14-9.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Ponferradina the favourite at 51.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Ponferradina

51.3%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Guadalajara

Guadalajara

Ponferradina

66%

33%

Total shots

Guadalajara

Guadalajara

Ponferradina

14

9

Shots on target

Guadalajara

Guadalajara

Ponferradina

7

5