Postmatch editorial

Maidstone United upset the pre-match prices

The final score was Maidstone United 2-1 Barrow. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Barrow struck first through Ben Whitfield 20', but Maidstone United recovered and flipped the match.

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

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Barrow the favourite at 52.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Barrow

52.6%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Maidstone United

Maidstone United

Barrow

2

1

Total shots

Maidstone United

Maidstone United

Barrow

2

1

Possession

Barrow

Maidstone United

Barrow

48%

52%