Postmatch editorial

Arsenal made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Arsenal 3-1 West Bromwich Albion. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Willian scored 90' for Arsenal.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Arsenal led Shots on target 7-1. Arsenal also shaded Possession 66%-34%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Arsenal the favourite at 66.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Arsenal

66.7%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Arsenal

Arsenal

West Bromwich Albion

7

1

Possession

Arsenal

Arsenal

West Bromwich Albion

66%

34%

Total shots

Arsenal

Arsenal

West Bromwich Albion

15

12