Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Nîmes
The final score was Nîmes 3-1 Sochaux. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Rafiki Saïd scored 86' for Nîmes.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Sochaux led Total shots 9-15, even though the scoreboard went another way. Sochaux also shaded Corners 3-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Nîmes the favourite at 39.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Nîmes
39.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
SochauxNîmes
Sochaux
9
15
Corners
SochauxNîmes
Sochaux
3
5
Possession
NîmesNîmes
Sochaux
58%
42%