Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Hannover 96 2-2 Karlsruher SC. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Rafael Pinto Pedrosa 85', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Karlsruher SC led Corners 1-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Karlsruher SC also shaded Total shots 12-20.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Hannover 96 the favourite at 66.2% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Hannover 96
66.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Karlsruher SCHannover 96
Karlsruher SC
1
5
Total shots
Karlsruher SCHannover 96
Karlsruher SC
12
20
Shots on target
Karlsruher SCHannover 96
Karlsruher SC
6
7