Postmatch editorial
Newell's Old Boys upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Newell's Old Boys 2-0 Deportivo Riestra. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Walter Mazzantti scored 85' for Newell's Old Boys.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Newell's Old Boys led Possession 64%-36%. Newell's Old Boys also shaded Corners 6-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Draw the favourite at 36.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Draw
36.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
Newell's Old BoysNewell's Old Boys
Deportivo Riestra
64%
36%
Corners
Newell's Old BoysNewell's Old Boys
Deportivo Riestra
6
3
Total shots
Deportivo RiestraNewell's Old Boys
Deportivo Riestra
9
11