Postmatch editorial

Lincoln Red Imps upset the pre-match prices

The final score was Víkingur 2-3 Lincoln Red Imps. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Bernardo Lopes  put the first mark on the match 19', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Lincoln Red Imps led Shots on target 4-6. Lincoln Red Imps also shaded Total shots 9-13.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Víkingur the favourite at 54.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Víkingur

54.3%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Lincoln Red Imps

Víkingur

Lincoln Red Imps

4

6

Total shots

Lincoln Red Imps

Víkingur

Lincoln Red Imps

9

13

Possession

Víkingur

Víkingur

Lincoln Red Imps

57%

43%