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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Brentford

Reading

Brentford

3

8

Possession

Brentford

Reading

Brentford

29%

71%

Total shots

Brentford

Reading

Brentford

17

24