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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Shelbourne

Shelbourne

Linfield

7

1

Total shots

Shelbourne

Shelbourne

Linfield

12

4

Corners

Shelbourne

Shelbourne

Linfield

6

4