Postmatch editorial
Sligo Rovers flipped the prices on their head
The final score was Sligo Rovers 1-0 Viking. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Sondre Bjørshol put the first mark on the match 44', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Sligo Rovers led Total shots 5-0. Sligo Rovers also shaded Corners 4-0.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Viking the favourite at 61.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Viking
61.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Sligo RoversSligo Rovers
Viking
5
0
Corners
Sligo RoversSligo Rovers
Viking
4
0
Possession
VikingSligo Rovers
Viking
42%
58%