Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Sporting Charleroi 0-1 Westerlo. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when Arthur Piedfort scored 85' for Westerlo.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Westerlo led Shots on target 2-6. Sporting Charleroi also shaded Corners 8-5.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sporting Charleroi the favourite at 57.1% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Sporting Charleroi

57.1%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Westerlo

Sporting Charleroi

Westerlo

2

6

Corners

Sporting Charleroi

Sporting Charleroi

Westerlo

8

5

Total shots

Westerlo

Sporting Charleroi

Westerlo

10

13