Postmatch editorial

Oxford United upset the pre-match prices

The final score was Stevenage 1-2 Oxford United. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Gatlin O'Donkor put the first mark on the match 67', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Oxford United led Shots on target 3-5. Stevenage also shaded Total shots 14-12.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Stevenage the favourite at 38.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Stevenage

38.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Oxford United

Stevenage

Oxford United

3

5

Total shots

Stevenage

Stevenage

Oxford United

14

12

Possession

Oxford United

Stevenage

Oxford United

46%

54%