Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Barrow

The final score was Barrow 3-2 Port Vale. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Ben Jackson scored 76' for Barrow.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Barrow led Total shots 20-6. Barrow also shaded Corners 11-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Barrow the favourite at 50.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Barrow

50.0%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Barrow

Barrow

Port Vale

20

6

Corners

Barrow

Barrow

Port Vale

11

4

Possession

Port Vale

Barrow

Port Vale

43%

57%