Dep. Riestra 0, Almagro 1

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of pregame projections, Almagro secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Dep Riestra on Friday in a Primera Nacional match at Estadio Pedro Bidegaín. The result defied the overwhelming statistical forecasts, which had heavily favored the visiting side. Data from Interstat gave Dep Riestra an 87.10 percent probability of winning, with its ELO system and game simulator projecting a 1-1 draw. The match’s lone goal arrived in the 51st minute, breaking a tense deadlock. Forward Alexis Cuello found the back of the net for Almagro, scoring what would stand as the game-winner.… Read more...