Postmatch editorial
Forest Green Rovers made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was South Shields 0-2 Forest Green Rovers. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Connor Wickham scored 90+6' for Forest Green Rovers.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Forest Green Rovers led Shots on target 2-4. Forest Green Rovers also shaded Corners 2-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Forest Green Rovers the favourite at 52.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Forest Green Rovers
52.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Forest Green RoversSouth Shields
Forest Green Rovers
2
4
Corners
Forest Green RoversSouth Shields
Forest Green Rovers
2
3
Possession
Forest Green RoversSouth Shields
Forest Green Rovers
44%
56%