Postmatch editorial
Pontevedra upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Pontevedra 1-0 Villarreal. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Dalisson de Almeida scored 87' for Pontevedra.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Pontevedra led Total shots 15-6. Pontevedra also shaded Possession 73%-27%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Villarreal the favourite at 76.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Villarreal
76.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
PontevedraPontevedra
Villarreal
15
6
Possession
PontevedraPontevedra
Villarreal
73%
27%
Shots on target
PontevedraPontevedra
Villarreal
3
2