Postmatch editorial

Middlesbrough made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Middlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Will Lankshear put the first mark on the match 61', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Middlesbrough led Shots on target 3-2. Middlesbrough also shaded Corners 7-3.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Middlesbrough the favourite at 58.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Middlesbrough

58.8%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Wrexham

3

2

Corners

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Wrexham

7

3

Total shots

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Wrexham

13

11