Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Bristol City
The final score was Bristol City 2-0 Stoke City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Sam Bell scored 88' for Bristol City.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Bristol City led Shots on target 5-2. Stoke City also shaded Corners 2-15.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Bristol City the favourite at 51.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Bristol City
51.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Bristol CityBristol City
Stoke City
5
2
Corners
Stoke CityBristol City
Stoke City
2
15
Total shots
Stoke CityBristol City
Stoke City
13
16