Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Conor Gallagher put the first mark on the match 12', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Tottenham Hotspur led Shots on target 1-5. Tottenham Hotspur also shaded Total shots 5-10.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Aston Villa the favourite at 44.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Aston Villa
44.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Tottenham HotspurAston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur
1
5
Total shots
Tottenham HotspurAston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur
5
10
Possession
Tottenham HotspurAston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur
45%
55%