Postmatch editorial

Aston Villa followed the pre-match prices

The final score was Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

John McGinn put the first mark on the match 15', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Aston Villa led Shots on target 7-1. Aston Villa also shaded Total shots 23-9.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Aston Villa the favourite at 57.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Aston Villa

57.1%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

West Ham United

7

1

Total shots

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

West Ham United

23

9

Possession

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

West Ham United

59%

41%