Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Bolton Wanderers

The final score was Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Preston North End. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Sam Dalby put the first mark on the match 14', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Bolton Wanderers led Shots on target 6-3. Bolton Wanderers also shaded Corners 5-2.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Bolton Wanderers the favourite at 42.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Bolton Wanderers

42.7%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers

Preston North End

6

3

Corners

Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers

Preston North End

5

2

Total shots

Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers

Preston North End

15

10