Postmatch editorial

Barnsley made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Rotherham United 1-3 Barnsley. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Adam Phillips put the first mark on the match 37', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Barnsley led Shots on target 2-9. Rotherham United also shaded Possession 66%-34%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Barnsley the favourite at 40.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Barnsley

40.0%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Barnsley

Rotherham United

Barnsley

2

9

Possession

Rotherham United

Rotherham United

Barnsley

66%

34%

Corners

Rotherham United

Rotherham United

Barnsley

3

2