Postmatch editorial

Cambridge United followed the pre-match prices

The final score was Cambridge United 3-2 Wigan Athletic. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Kell Watts put the first mark on the match 3', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Wigan Athletic led Possession 34%-66%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Cambridge United also shaded Shots on target 6-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Cambridge United the favourite at 46.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Cambridge United

46.4%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Wigan Athletic

Cambridge United

Wigan Athletic

34%

66%

Shots on target

Cambridge United

Cambridge United

Wigan Athletic

6

4

Corners

Cambridge United

Cambridge United

Wigan Athletic

8

5