Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Lommel SK 4-0 Westerlo. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when Tom Reyners scored 89' for Lommel SK.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Lommel SK led Shots on target 6-4. Westerlo also shaded Total shots 13-17.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Westerlo the favourite at 44.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Westerlo

44.6%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Lommel SK

Lommel SK

Westerlo

6

4

Total shots

Westerlo

Lommel SK

Westerlo

13

17

Possession

Westerlo

Lommel SK

Westerlo

44%

56%