Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Zulte-Waregem 2-1 Genk. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Genk struck first through Rafiu Durosinmi 39', but Zulte-Waregem recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Zulte-Waregem led Corners 6-3. Genk also shaded Possession 38%-62%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Genk the favourite at 46.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Genk

46.9%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Zulte-Waregem

Zulte-Waregem

Genk

6

3

Possession

Genk

Zulte-Waregem

Genk

38%

62%

Shots on target

Zulte-Waregem

Zulte-Waregem

Genk

5

4