Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Maribor 1-1 Paksi SE. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
Isaac Tshipamba put the first mark on the match 34', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Maribor led Possession 58%-42%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Paksi SE also shaded Corners 4-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Maribor the favourite at 66.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Maribor
66.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
MariborMaribor
Paksi SE
58%
42%
Corners
Paksi SEMaribor
Paksi SE
4
6
Shots on target
Paksi SEMaribor
Paksi SE
5
6