Postmatch editorial

Sturm Graz flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Hearts 0-2 Sturm Graz. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Simon Seidl put the first mark on the match 64', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Sturm Graz led Shots on target 4-9. Hearts also shaded Corners 8-2.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Hearts the favourite at 54.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Hearts

54.6%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Sturm Graz

Hearts

Sturm Graz

4

9

Corners

Hearts

Hearts

Sturm Graz

8

2

Possession

Hearts

Hearts

Sturm Graz

64%

36%