Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Birmingham City

The final score was Swansea City 0-1 Birmingham City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

August Priske put the first mark on the match 44', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Swansea City led Shots on target 2-1, even though the scoreboard went another way. Swansea City also shaded Total shots 14-6.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Birmingham City the favourite at 43.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Birmingham City

43.0%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Swansea City

Swansea City

Birmingham City

2

1

Total shots

Swansea City

Swansea City

Birmingham City

14

6

Possession

Swansea City

Swansea City

Birmingham City

62%

38%