Postmatch editorial
FSV Mainz 05 made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was VfL Bochum 1848 1-4 FSV Mainz 05. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Paul Nebel scored 90+3' for FSV Mainz 05.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: FSV Mainz 05 led Total shots 11-22. FSV Mainz 05 also shaded Shots on target 6-8.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made FSV Mainz 05 the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
FSV Mainz 05
45.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
FSV Mainz 05VfL Bochum 1848
FSV Mainz 05
11
22
Shots on target
FSV Mainz 05VfL Bochum 1848
FSV Mainz 05
6
8
Possession
FSV Mainz 05VfL Bochum 1848
FSV Mainz 05
44%
56%