Postmatch editorial
Shelbourne made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Shelbourne 3-1 Linfield. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Evan Caffrey scored 77' for Shelbourne.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Shelbourne led Shots on target 7-1. Shelbourne also shaded Total shots 12-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Shelbourne the favourite at 53.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Shelbourne
53.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
ShelbourneShelbourne
Linfield
7
1
Total shots
ShelbourneShelbourne
Linfield
12
4
Corners
ShelbourneShelbourne
Linfield
6
4