Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Sochi
The final score was Sochi 3-0 Şamaxı FK. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Maksim Barsov scored 81' for Sochi.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Sochi led Shots on target 10-2. Sochi also shaded Corners 9-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sochi the favourite at 84.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Sochi
84.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
SochiSochi
Şamaxı FK
10
2
Corners
SochiSochi
Şamaxı FK
9
3
Possession
SochiSochi
Şamaxı FK
55%
45%