Postmatch editorial
Talavera CF flipped the prices on their head
The final score was Talavera CF 2-1 Málaga. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Sergio Montero put the first mark on the match 55', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Málaga led Corners 2-9, even though the scoreboard went another way. Málaga also shaded Total shots 10-14.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Málaga the favourite at 51.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Málaga
51.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
MálagaTalavera CF
Málaga
2
9
Total shots
MálagaTalavera CF
Málaga
10
14
Possession
MálagaTalavera CF
Málaga
45%
55%