Postmatch editorial

Strasbourg upset the pre-match prices

The final score was Lorient 2-3 Strasbourg. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Lorient struck first through Noah Doriann Cadiou 26', but Strasbourg recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Strasbourg led Possession 39%-61%. Lorient also shaded Total shots 14-11.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Lorient the favourite at 47.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Lorient

47.6%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Strasbourg

Lorient

Strasbourg

39%

61%

Total shots

Lorient

Lorient

Strasbourg

14

11

Shots on target

Lorient

Lorient

Strasbourg

6

5