Postmatch editorial

Rangers made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Aberdeen 0-1 Rangers. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Lawrence Shankland put the first mark on the match 69', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Rangers led Shots on target 1-5. Rangers also shaded Total shots 9-20.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Rangers the favourite at 55.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Rangers

55.1%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Rangers

Aberdeen

Rangers

1

5

Total shots

Rangers

Aberdeen

Rangers

9

20

Possession

Rangers

Aberdeen

Rangers

44%

56%