Postmatch editorial

Hibernian upset the pre-match prices

The final score was Falkirk 1-3 Hibernian. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Josh Campbell put the first mark on the match 3', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Hibernian led Shots on target 1-4. Falkirk also shaded Possession 68%-32%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Falkirk the favourite at 47.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Falkirk

47.4%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Hibernian

Falkirk

Hibernian

1

4

Possession

Falkirk

Falkirk

Hibernian

68%

32%

Total shots

Hibernian

Falkirk

Hibernian

8

10