Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Hamrun Spartans 1-0 Velez. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Jonny Robert put the first mark on the match 15', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Hamrun Spartans led Shots on target 6-2. Velez also shaded Corners 3-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Velez the favourite at 41.2% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Velez
41.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Hamrun SpartansHamrun Spartans
Velez
6
2
Corners
VelezHamrun Spartans
Velez
3
6
Possession
VelezHamrun Spartans
Velez
43%
57%