Postmatch editorial
Neither side managed to pull the match clear
The final score was Zrinjski 1-1 Crystal Palace. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
Ismaïla Sarr put the first mark on the match 43', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Crystal Palace led Corners 0-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Crystal Palace also shaded Possession 28%-72%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Crystal Palace the favourite at 76.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Crystal Palace
76.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Crystal PalaceZrinjski
Crystal Palace
0
3
Possession
Crystal PalaceZrinjski
Crystal Palace
28%
72%
Total shots
Crystal PalaceZrinjski
Crystal Palace
5
11