Postmatch editorial
Hamrun Spartans flipped the prices on their head
The final score was Hamrun Spartans 1-0 Rīgas FS. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Saliou Thioune put the first mark on the match 55', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Hamrun Spartans led Corners 9-0. Hamrun Spartans also shaded Shots on target 2-1.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Rīgas FS the favourite at 43.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Rīgas FS
43.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Hamrun SpartansHamrun Spartans
Rīgas FS
9
0
Shots on target
Hamrun SpartansHamrun Spartans
Rīgas FS
2
1
Possession
Hamrun SpartansHamrun Spartans
Rīgas FS
59%
41%