Postmatch editorial

The prices said close and the pitch agreed

The final score was Cardiff City 1-1 Wrexham. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.

The late equaliser came from Rubin Colwill 90+8', which kept the game level at the finish.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Wrexham led Shots on target 3-7, even though the scoreboard went another way. Wrexham also shaded Total shots 9-17.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Cardiff City the favourite at 40.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Cardiff City

40.8%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Wrexham

Cardiff City

Wrexham

3

7

Total shots

Wrexham

Cardiff City

Wrexham

9

17

Possession

Cardiff City

Cardiff City

Wrexham

67%

33%