Postmatch editorial
Crystal Palace made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Crystal Palace 1-0 Watford. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Wilfried Zaha put the first mark on the match 31', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Crystal Palace led Shots on target 7-1. Crystal Palace also shaded Total shots 15-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Crystal Palace the favourite at 59.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Crystal Palace
59.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
Watford
7
1
Total shots
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
Watford
15
6
Possession
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
Watford
68%
32%