Postmatch editorial

Charlton Athletic made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Charlton Athletic 1-0 Preston North End. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Karlan Grant put the first mark on the match 56', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Charlton Athletic led Shots on target 2-1. Charlton Athletic also shaded Corners 7-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Charlton Athletic the favourite at 47.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Charlton Athletic

47.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Charlton Athletic

Charlton Athletic

Preston North End

2

1

Corners

Charlton Athletic

Charlton Athletic

Preston North End

7

4

Possession

Charlton Athletic

Charlton Athletic

Preston North End

57%

43%