Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Cardiff City
The final score was Cardiff City 1-0 Port Vale. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Rubin Colwill scored 79' for Cardiff City.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Cardiff City led Shots on target 4-2. Cardiff City also shaded Total shots 14-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Cardiff City the favourite at 73.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Cardiff City
73.0%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Cardiff CityCardiff City
Port Vale
4
2
Total shots
Cardiff CityCardiff City
Port Vale
14
6
Possession
Cardiff CityCardiff City
Port Vale
66%
34%