Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Charlton Athletic

The final score was Charlton Athletic 2-1 Derby County. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Derby County struck first through Sammie Szmodics 23', but Charlton Athletic recovered and flipped the match.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Derby County led Possession 45%-55%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Charlton Athletic also shaded Corners 5-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Charlton Athletic the favourite at 37.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Charlton Athletic

37.9%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Derby County

Charlton Athletic

Derby County

45%

55%

Corners

Charlton Athletic

Charlton Athletic

Derby County

5

4

Total shots

Derby County

Charlton Athletic

Derby County

13

15