Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Las Palmas 0-1 Rayo Vallecano. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Álvaro García put the first mark on the match 66', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Rayo Vallecano led Shots on target 2-5. Rayo Vallecano also shaded Total shots 11-16.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Las Palmas the favourite at 38.2% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Las Palmas
38.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Rayo VallecanoLas Palmas
Rayo Vallecano
2
5
Total shots
Rayo VallecanoLas Palmas
Rayo Vallecano
11
16
Possession
Rayo VallecanoLas Palmas
Rayo Vallecano
41%
59%