Postmatch editorial
The prices said close and the pitch agreed
The final score was Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Dango Ouattara 88', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Crystal Palace led Shots on target 3-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Brentford also shaded Corners 9-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Brentford the favourite at 57.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Brentford
57.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Crystal PalaceBrentford
Crystal Palace
3
5
Corners
BrentfordBrentford
Crystal Palace
9
4
Possession
BrentfordBrentford
Crystal Palace
58%
42%