Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Cardiff City

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

Cian Ashford put the first mark on the match 21', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Cardiff City led Shots on target 10-1. Cardiff City also shaded Corners 12-2.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Cardiff City the favourite at 65.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Cardiff City

65.4%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Cardiff City

Cardiff City

Swindon Town

10

1

Corners

Cardiff City

Cardiff City

Swindon Town

12

2

Possession

Cardiff City

Cardiff City

Swindon Town

73%

27%