Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Sligo Rovers

The final score was Bala Town 1-2 Sligo Rovers. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Bala Town struck first through Lassana Mendes 6', but Sligo Rovers recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Sligo Rovers led Total shots 5-10. Sligo Rovers also shaded Shots on target 4-5.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sligo Rovers the favourite at 43.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Sligo Rovers

43.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Sligo Rovers

Bala Town

Sligo Rovers

5

10

Shots on target

Sligo Rovers

Bala Town

Sligo Rovers

4

5

Possession

Sligo Rovers

Bala Town

Sligo Rovers

43%

57%