Postmatch editorial

Stevenage made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Gateshead 2-3 Stevenage. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Jordan Roberts put the first mark on the match 21', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Gateshead led Possession 78%-22%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Gateshead also shaded Corners 8-2.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Stevenage the favourite at 57.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Stevenage

57.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Gateshead

Gateshead

Stevenage

78%

22%

Corners

Gateshead

Gateshead

Stevenage

8

2

Total shots

Stevenage

Gateshead

Stevenage

10

18