Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Shamrock Rovers
The final score was Shamrock Rovers 3-0 Hibernians. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Rory Gaffney scored 78' for Shamrock Rovers.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Shamrock Rovers led Total shots 8-1. Shamrock Rovers also shaded Shots on target 3-1.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Shamrock Rovers the favourite at 77.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Shamrock Rovers
77.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Shamrock RoversShamrock Rovers
Hibernians
8
1
Shots on target
Shamrock RoversShamrock Rovers
Hibernians
3
1
Corners
Shamrock RoversShamrock Rovers
Hibernians
6
1