Postmatch editorial

Merthyr Town upset the pre-match prices

The final score was Gloucester City 0-1 Merthyr Town. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when L. Powell scored 90+2' for Merthyr Town.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Merthyr Town led Shots on target 0-1. Merthyr Town also shaded Total shots 1-2.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Gloucester City the favourite at 63.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Gloucester City

63.3%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Merthyr Town

Gloucester City

Merthyr Town

0

1

Total shots

Merthyr Town

Gloucester City

Merthyr Town

1

2

Possession

Gloucester City

Merthyr Town

0%

0%