Postmatch editorial

Blackpool made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Blackpool 4-1 Bristol Rovers. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Bristol Rovers struck first through Gatlin O'Donkor 18', but Blackpool recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Blackpool led Shots on target 8-4. Blackpool also shaded Total shots 16-8.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Blackpool the favourite at 66.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Blackpool

66.2%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Blackpool

Blackpool

Bristol Rovers

8

4

Total shots

Blackpool

Blackpool

Bristol Rovers

16

8

Corners

Blackpool

Blackpool

Bristol Rovers

5

3