Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Braintree Town

The final score was Braintree Town 3-1 Canvey Island after penalties. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Canvey Island struck first through Evans Kouassi 45', but Braintree Town recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Braintree Town led Corners 14-4. Braintree Town also shaded Possession 59%-41%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Braintree Town the favourite at 64.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Braintree Town

64.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Braintree Town

Braintree Town

Canvey Island

14

4

Possession

Braintree Town

Braintree Town

Canvey Island

59%

41%

Shots on target

Braintree Town

Braintree Town

Canvey Island

10

8