Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Internacional 1-2 Cruzeiro. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Kaio JorgeĀ  put the first mark on the match 11', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Cruzeiro led Shots on target 3-6. Internacional also shaded Total shots 21-13.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Internacional the favourite at 42.2% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Internacional

42.2%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Cruzeiro

Internacional

Cruzeiro

3

6

Total shots

Internacional

Internacional

Cruzeiro

21

13

Corners

Cruzeiro

Internacional

Cruzeiro

5

7