Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Aston Villa
The final score was Aston Villa 4-0 Nottingham Forest. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when John McGinn scored 80' for Aston Villa.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Aston Villa led Shots on target 10-2. Aston Villa also shaded Total shots 18-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Aston Villa the favourite at 57.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Aston Villa
57.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Aston VillaAston Villa
Nottingham Forest
10
2
Total shots
Aston VillaAston Villa
Nottingham Forest
18
7
Corners
Aston VillaAston Villa
Nottingham Forest
6
3