Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Paris Saint Germain 2-2 Lorient. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Aiyegun Tosin 78', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Paris Saint Germain led Total shots 24-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Paris Saint Germain also shaded Shots on target 6-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Paris Saint Germain the favourite at 73.0% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Paris Saint Germain
73.0%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Paris Saint GermainParis Saint Germain
Lorient
24
5
Shots on target
Paris Saint GermainParis Saint Germain
Lorient
6
3
Corners
Paris Saint GermainParis Saint Germain
Lorient
12
2