Postmatch editorial

Crystal Palace followed the pre-match prices

The final score was Crystal Palace 3-0 Middlesbrough. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Jørgen Strand Larsen put the first mark on the match 37', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Middlesbrough led Corners 1-6, even though the scoreboard went another way. Middlesbrough also shaded Total shots 8-16.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Crystal Palace the favourite at 45.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Crystal Palace

45.9%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Middlesbrough

Crystal Palace

Middlesbrough

1

6

Total shots

Middlesbrough

Crystal Palace

Middlesbrough

8

16

Possession

Middlesbrough

Crystal Palace

Middlesbrough

41%

59%