Postmatch editorial
Kauno Žalgiris upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Valur 1-2 Kauno Žalgiris. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Temur Chogadze put the first mark on the match 38', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Kauno Žalgiris led Total shots 12-17. Valur also shaded Corners 7-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Valur the favourite at 54.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Valur
54.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Kauno ŽalgirisValur
Kauno Žalgiris
12
17
Corners
ValurValur
Kauno Žalgiris
7
5
Shots on target
Kauno ŽalgirisValur
Kauno Žalgiris
7
8