Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Brighton & Hove Albion

The final score was Burnley 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Mats Wieffer scored 89' for Brighton & Hove Albion.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Burnley led Corners 8-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Brighton & Hove Albion also shaded Total shots 10-13.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Brighton & Hove Albion the favourite at 61.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Brighton & Hove Albion

61.7%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Burnley

Burnley

Brighton & Hove Albion

8

2

Total shots

Brighton & Hove Albion

Burnley

Brighton & Hove Albion

10

13

Shots on target

Brighton & Hove Albion

Burnley

Brighton & Hove Albion

5

6