Postmatch editorial

Rotherham United made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Rotherham United 2-1 Crewe Alexandra. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Crewe Alexandra struck first through Matus Holicek 50', but Rotherham United recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Rotherham United led Total shots 27-7. Rotherham United also shaded Shots on target 10-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Rotherham United the favourite at 65.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Rotherham United

65.4%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Rotherham United

Rotherham United

Crewe Alexandra

27

7

Shots on target

Rotherham United

Rotherham United

Crewe Alexandra

10

4

Corners

Rotherham United

Rotherham United

Crewe Alexandra

11

5