Postmatch editorial

The pre-match tension never quite broke

The final score was Sandefjord 2-2 HamKam. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.

The late equaliser came from Mame Alassane Niang 90+4', which kept the game level at the finish.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: HamKam led Corners 4-7, even though the scoreboard went another way. HamKam also shaded Possession 47%-53%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sandefjord the favourite at 51.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Sandefjord

51.3%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

HamKam

Sandefjord

HamKam

4

7

Possession

HamKam

Sandefjord

HamKam

47%

53%

Total shots

HamKam

Sandefjord

HamKam

13

14