Postmatch editorial
Walsall made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Gateshead 0-2 Walsall. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Daniel Kanu put the first mark on the match 25', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Walsall led Shots on target 2-9. Walsall also shaded Total shots 8-20.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Walsall the favourite at 71.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Walsall
71.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
WalsallGateshead
Walsall
2
9
Total shots
WalsallGateshead
Walsall
8
20
Possession
GatesheadGateshead
Walsall
75%
25%