Postmatch editorial

Eastleigh made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Eastleigh 1-0 Dover Athletic. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Charlie Carter put the first mark on the match 60', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Eastleigh led Shots on target 6-2. Eastleigh also shaded Total shots 19-7.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Eastleigh the favourite at 78.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Eastleigh

78.7%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Eastleigh

Eastleigh

Dover Athletic

6

2

Total shots

Eastleigh

Eastleigh

Dover Athletic

19

7

Possession

Eastleigh

Eastleigh

Dover Athletic

58%

42%