Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Nottingham Forest

The final score was Sheffield United 1-3 Nottingham Forest. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Sheffield United struck first through Ben Brereton Díaz 17', but Nottingham Forest recovered and flipped the match.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Sheffield United led Corners 5-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Sheffield United also shaded Shots on target 5-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Nottingham Forest the favourite at 60.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Nottingham Forest

60.2%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Nottingham Forest

5

3

Shots on target

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Nottingham Forest

5

4

Possession

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Nottingham Forest

54%

46%