Postmatch editorial

Middlesbrough made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Middlesbrough 2-1 Lincoln City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Lincoln City struck first through Adam Reach 12', but Middlesbrough recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Middlesbrough led Shots on target 7-2. Middlesbrough also shaded Possession 76%-24%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Middlesbrough the favourite at 66.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Middlesbrough

66.7%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Lincoln City

7

2

Possession

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Lincoln City

76%

24%

Total shots

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Lincoln City

23

10