Postmatch editorial
The prices said close and the pitch agreed
The final score was Heracles Almelo 1-1 Excelsior. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
Sem Scheperman put the first mark on the match 23', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Heracles Almelo led Corners 6-1, even though the scoreboard went another way. Excelsior also shaded Total shots 13-15.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Excelsior the favourite at 38.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Excelsior
38.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo
Excelsior
6
1
Total shots
ExcelsiorHeracles Almelo
Excelsior
13
15
Shots on target
Heracles Almelo
Excelsior
4
4