Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Rodez 2-1 Saint-Étienne. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Ibrahima Baldé put the first mark on the match 17', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Saint-Étienne led Corners 2-7, even though the scoreboard went another way. Rodez also shaded Total shots 17-10.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Saint-Étienne the favourite at 45.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Saint-Étienne
45.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Saint-ÉtienneRodez
Saint-Étienne
2
7
Total shots
RodezRodez
Saint-Étienne
17
10
Possession
Saint-ÉtienneRodez
Saint-Étienne
41%
59%