Postmatch editorial
Ilves upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Ilves 4-3 AZ Alkmaar. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Roope Riski put the first mark on the match 8', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: AZ Alkmaar led Possession 35%-65%, even though the scoreboard went another way. AZ Alkmaar also shaded Total shots 14-23.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made AZ Alkmaar the favourite at 75.2% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
AZ Alkmaar
75.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
AZ AlkmaarIlves
AZ Alkmaar
35%
65%
Total shots
AZ AlkmaarIlves
AZ Alkmaar
14
23
Corners
AZ AlkmaarIlves
AZ Alkmaar
4
9