Postmatch editorial

Larne made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Larne 1-0 Bala Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Ronan Hale scored 84' for Larne.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Larne led Shots on target 2-1. Larne also shaded Possession 53%-47%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Larne the favourite at 47.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Larne

47.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Larne

Larne

Bala Town

2

1

Possession

Larne

Larne

Bala Town

53%

47%

Corners

Larne

Bala Town

4

4