Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Sochi
The final score was Şamaxı FK 2-4 Sochi. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Marko Dugandžić scored 82' for Sochi.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Şamaxı FK led Shots on target 7-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. Şamaxı FK also shaded Possession 54%-46%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sochi the favourite at 73.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Sochi
73.0%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Şamaxı FKŞamaxı FK
Sochi
7
6
Possession
Şamaxı FKŞamaxı FK
Sochi
54%
46%
Corners
Şamaxı FK
Sochi
2
2