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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Lincoln City
7
2
Possession
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Lincoln City
76%
24%
Total shots
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Lincoln City
23
10