Postmatch editorial

The prices said close and the pitch agreed

The final score was Piacenza 1-1 Viterbese after extra time. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.

The late equaliser came from Youssouph Cheikh Sylla 97', which kept the game level at the finish.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Viterbese led Shots on target 5-7, even though the scoreboard went another way. Piacenza also shaded Corners 7-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Piacenza the favourite at 76.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Piacenza

76.6%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Viterbese

Piacenza

Viterbese

5

7

Corners

Piacenza

Piacenza

Viterbese

7

4

Possession

Piacenza

Piacenza

Viterbese

52%

48%