Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Derby County

The final score was Derby County 1-0 Oxford United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Jaydon Banel put the first mark on the match 22', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Derby County led Shots on target 2-0. Derby County also shaded Possession 67%-33%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Derby County the favourite at 52.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Derby County

52.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Derby County

Derby County

Oxford United

2

0

Possession

Derby County

Derby County

Oxford United

67%

33%

Corners

Derby County

Derby County

Oxford United

7

3