Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Norwich City

The final score was Cardiff City 1-2 Norwich City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Mathias Kvistgaarden put the first mark on the match 25', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Cardiff City led Possession 65%-35%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Cardiff City also shaded Corners 5-3.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Norwich City the favourite at 42.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Norwich City

42.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Cardiff City

Cardiff City

Norwich City

65%

35%

Corners

Cardiff City

Cardiff City

Norwich City

5

3

Shots on target

Cardiff City

Norwich City

3

3