Postmatch editorial

Bristol Rovers made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Bristol Rovers 1-0 Rochdale. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Scott Sinclair put the first mark on the match 65', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Bristol Rovers led Corners 6-2. Rochdale also shaded Total shots 5-8.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Bristol Rovers the favourite at 59.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Bristol Rovers

59.9%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Rochdale

6

2

Total shots

Rochdale

Bristol Rovers

Rochdale

5

8

Possession

Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Rochdale

61%

39%