Postmatch editorial

Middlesbrough followed the pre-match prices

The final score was Middlesbrough 3-1 West Bromwich Albion. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Alfie Jones scored 87' for Middlesbrough.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Middlesbrough led Shots on target 6-4. Middlesbrough also shaded Total shots 15-12.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Middlesbrough the favourite at 57.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Middlesbrough

57.1%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

West Bromwich Albion

6

4

Total shots

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

West Bromwich Albion

15

12

Possession

West Bromwich Albion

Middlesbrough

West Bromwich Albion

47%

53%