Postmatch editorial

Brentford made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Watford 1-2 Brentford. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Pontus Jansson scored 90+5' for Brentford.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Brentford led Shots on target 4-5. Watford also shaded Corners 6-5.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Brentford the favourite at 40.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Brentford

40.0%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Brentford

Watford

Brentford

4

5

Corners

Watford

Watford

Brentford

6

5

Total shots

Watford

Watford

Brentford

18

16