Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Aston Villa 2-2 West Bromwich Albion. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Keinan Davis 90+2', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Aston Villa led Shots on target 11-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Aston Villa also shaded Total shots 24-10.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Aston Villa the favourite at 48.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Aston Villa
48.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Aston VillaAston Villa
West Bromwich Albion
11
5
Total shots
Aston VillaAston Villa
West Bromwich Albion
24
10
Possession
Aston VillaAston Villa
West Bromwich Albion
69%
31%