Postmatch editorial

Leicester City made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Cheltenham Town 0-2 Leicester City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Patson Daka put the first mark on the match 23', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Leicester City led Corners 1-10. Leicester City also shaded Possession 29%-71%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Leicester City the favourite at 55.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Leicester City

55.7%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Leicester City

Cheltenham Town

Leicester City

1

10

Possession

Leicester City

Cheltenham Town

Leicester City

29%

71%

Shots on target

Leicester City

Cheltenham Town

Leicester City

3

5