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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
LarneLarne
Bala Town
2
1
Possession
LarneLarne
Bala Town
53%
47%
Corners
Larne
Bala Town
4
4