Postmatch editorial
St. Gallen made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was St. Gallen 5-1 Sheriff. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Mihailo Stevanovic scored 87' for St. Gallen.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: St. Gallen led Shots on target 11-2. St. Gallen also shaded Possession 65%-35%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made St. Gallen the favourite at 78.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
St. Gallen
78.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
St. GallenSt. Gallen
Sheriff
11
2
Possession
St. GallenSt. Gallen
Sheriff
65%
35%
Total shots
St. GallenSt. Gallen
Sheriff
21
13