Postmatch editorial

Middlesbrough made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Doncaster Rovers 1-3 Middlesbrough. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Kyle Joseph put the first mark on the match 34', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Middlesbrough led Corners 1-7. Middlesbrough also shaded Total shots 12-24.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Middlesbrough the favourite at 70.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Middlesbrough

70.2%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Middlesbrough

Doncaster Rovers

Middlesbrough

1

7

Total shots

Middlesbrough

Doncaster Rovers

Middlesbrough

12

24

Shots on target

Middlesbrough

Doncaster Rovers

Middlesbrough

5

8