Postmatch editorial

Cambridge United upset the pre-match prices

The final score was Bristol Rovers 0-2 Cambridge United. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when Ryan Loft scored 75' for Cambridge United.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Cambridge United led Shots on target 1-2. Cambridge United also shaded Total shots 7-11.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Bristol Rovers the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Bristol Rovers

45.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Cambridge United

Bristol Rovers

Cambridge United

1

2

Total shots

Cambridge United

Bristol Rovers

Cambridge United

7

11

Possession

Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Cambridge United

57%

43%