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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Oxford UnitedStevenage
Oxford United
3
5
Total shots
StevenageStevenage
Oxford United
14
12
Possession
Oxford UnitedStevenage
Oxford United
46%
54%