Postmatch editorial
Brentford made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Reading 1-2 Brentford. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Callum Wilson put the first mark on the match 3', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Brentford led Shots on target 3-8. Brentford also shaded Possession 29%-71%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Brentford the favourite at 83.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Brentford
83.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
BrentfordReading
Brentford
3
8
Possession
BrentfordReading
Brentford
29%
71%
Total shots
BrentfordReading
Brentford
17
24