Postmatch editorial
Palermo made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Palermo 5-2 Mantova. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Joel Pohjanpalo scored 90+5' for Palermo.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Palermo led Corners 3-2. Mantova also shaded Possession 44%-56%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Palermo the favourite at 48.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Palermo
48.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
PalermoPalermo
Mantova
3
2
Possession
MantovaPalermo
Mantova
44%
56%
Shots on target
PalermoPalermo
Mantova
9
8