Postmatch editorial
Hearts followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Hearts 3-0 Falkirk. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Blair Spittal scored 86' for Hearts.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Hearts led Shots on target 4-1. Hearts also shaded Total shots 12-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Hearts the favourite at 71.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Hearts
71.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
HeartsHearts
Falkirk
4
1
Total shots
HeartsHearts
Falkirk
12
4
Possession
HeartsHearts
Falkirk
65%
35%