Postmatch editorial
Schalke 04 made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Schalke 04 2-1 Hansa Rostock. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Kenan Karaman put the first mark on the match 22', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Schalke 04 led Shots on target 6-3. Schalke 04 also shaded Possession 63%-37%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Schalke 04 the favourite at 50.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Schalke 04
50.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Schalke 04Schalke 04
Hansa Rostock
6
3
Possession
Schalke 04Schalke 04
Hansa Rostock
63%
37%
Corners
Schalke 04Schalke 04
Hansa Rostock
5
4