Postmatch editorial
Cardiff City made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Cardiff City 5-1 Northampton Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Yousef Salech scored 86' for Cardiff City.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Cardiff City led Shots on target 11-5. Cardiff City also shaded Total shots 27-10.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Cardiff City the favourite at 84.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Cardiff City
84.0%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Cardiff CityCardiff City
Northampton Town
11
5
Total shots
Cardiff CityCardiff City
Northampton Town
27
10
Possession
Cardiff CityCardiff City
Northampton Town
73%
27%