Postmatch editorial

Real Murcia flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Real Murcia 1-0 Racing Santander. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Juanma Bravo put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Real Murcia led Shots on target 6-3. Racing Santander also shaded Possession 43%-57%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Racing Santander the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Racing Santander

45.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Real Murcia

Real Murcia

Racing Santander

6

3

Possession

Racing Santander

Real Murcia

Racing Santander

43%

57%

Corners

Real Murcia

Racing Santander

5

5