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%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Maribor

Maribor

Paksi SE

58%

42%

Corners

Paksi SE

Maribor

Paksi SE

4

6

Shots on target

Paksi SE

Maribor

Paksi SE

5

6