Postmatch editorial

Aston Villa made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Aston Villa 2-0 Norwich City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Danny Ings scored 90+3' for Aston Villa.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Aston Villa led Shots on target 6-3. Aston Villa also shaded Total shots 21-9.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Aston Villa the favourite at 70.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Aston Villa

70.9%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Norwich City

6

3

Total shots

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Norwich City

21

9

Corners

Norwich City

Aston Villa

Norwich City

2

3