Postmatch editorial

Arsenal made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Arsenal 2-0 Everton. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Max Dowman scored 90+7' for Arsenal.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Arsenal led Shots on target 7-3. Arsenal also shaded Total shots 25-9.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Arsenal the favourite at 72.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Arsenal

72.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Arsenal

Arsenal

Everton

7

3

Total shots

Arsenal

Arsenal

Everton

25

9

Corners

Arsenal

Arsenal

Everton

8

3