Postmatch editorial
Brentford made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Macclesfield 0-1 Brentford. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Sam Heathcote put the first mark on the match 70', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Brentford led Possession 26%-74%. Brentford also shaded Total shots 7-16.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Brentford the favourite at 85.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Brentford
85.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
BrentfordMacclesfield
Brentford
26%
74%
Total shots
BrentfordMacclesfield
Brentford
7
16
Corners
BrentfordMacclesfield
Brentford
2
9