Postmatch editorial
Southampton made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Colchester United 0-2 Southampton. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Romeo Akachukwu scored 90+2' for Southampton.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Southampton led Possession 26%-74%. Southampton also shaded Total shots 11-25.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Southampton the favourite at 76.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Southampton
76.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
SouthamptonColchester United
Southampton
26%
74%
Total shots
SouthamptonColchester United
Southampton
11
25
Corners
SouthamptonColchester United
Southampton
1
5