Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Magpies 2-0 Derry City. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Francisco Zúñiga scored 81' for Magpies.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Magpies led Corners 4-2. Magpies also shaded Shots on target 4-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Derry City the favourite at 74.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Derry City
74.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
MagpiesMagpies
Derry City
4
2
Shots on target
MagpiesMagpies
Derry City
4
3
Possession
Derry CityMagpies
Derry City
45%
55%