Postmatch editorial

Crystal Palace made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Crystal Palace 4-0 Hull City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Patrick van Aanholt scored 90' for Crystal Palace.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Crystal Palace led Shots on target 4-0. Hull City also shaded Possession 29%-71%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Crystal Palace the favourite at 51.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Crystal Palace

51.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Hull City

4

0

Possession

Hull City

Crystal Palace

Hull City

29%

71%

Corners

Hull City

Crystal Palace

Hull City

3

7