Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Morgan Rogers put the first mark on the match 42', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Aston Villa led Shots on target 9-5. Liverpool also shaded Corners 4-9.

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

Market check

Market result

Liverpool

40.0%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Liverpool

9

5

Corners

Liverpool

Aston Villa

Liverpool

4

9

Possession

Liverpool

Aston Villa

Liverpool

45%

55%