Postmatch editorial

Manchester United flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Brighton & Hove Albion 0-3 Manchester United. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Patrick Dorgu put the first mark on the match 33', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Manchester United led Shots on target 2-7. Manchester United also shaded Corners 0-3.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Brighton & Hove Albion the favourite at 52.6% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Brighton & Hove Albion

52.6%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Manchester United

Brighton & Hove Albion

Manchester United

2

7

Corners

Manchester United

Brighton & Hove Albion

Manchester United

0

3

Total shots

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion

Manchester United

13

11