Postmatch editorial

Blackburn Rovers made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Burton Albion 1-2 Blackburn Rovers. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Burton Albion struck first through Zac Scutt 14', but Blackburn Rovers recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Blackburn Rovers led Possession 36%-64%. Blackburn Rovers also shaded Total shots 17-27.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Blackburn Rovers the favourite at 52.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Blackburn Rovers

52.1%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Blackburn Rovers

Burton Albion

Blackburn Rovers

36%

64%

Total shots

Blackburn Rovers

Burton Albion

Blackburn Rovers

17

27

Corners

Blackburn Rovers

Burton Albion

Blackburn Rovers

6

9