Postmatch editorial
The prices said close and the pitch agreed
The final score was Birmingham City 2-2 Bristol City. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Demarai Gray 90+5', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Bristol City led Shots on target 2-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. Bristol City also shaded Total shots 8-15.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Birmingham City the favourite at 57.1% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Birmingham City
57.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Bristol CityBirmingham City
Bristol City
2
6
Total shots
Bristol CityBirmingham City
Bristol City
8
15
Corners
Birmingham CityBirmingham City
Bristol City
7
3