Postmatch editorial
Braintree Town made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Braintree Town 2-1 Heybridge Swifts. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Joe Muscatt put the first mark on the match 3', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Braintree Town led Shots on target 7-5. Braintree Town also shaded Possession 58%-42%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Braintree Town the favourite at 63.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Braintree Town
63.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Braintree TownBraintree Town
Heybridge Swifts
7
5
Possession
Braintree TownBraintree Town
Heybridge Swifts
58%
42%
Corners
Heybridge SwiftsBraintree Town
Heybridge Swifts
6
7