Postmatch editorial
Sheffield United made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Gillingham 0-4 Sheffield United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when James McAtee scored 87' for Sheffield United.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Sheffield United led Shots on target 2-9. Sheffield United also shaded Total shots 10-23.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sheffield United the favourite at 58.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Sheffield United
58.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Sheffield UnitedGillingham
Sheffield United
2
9
Total shots
Sheffield UnitedGillingham
Sheffield United
10
23
Possession
Sheffield UnitedGillingham
Sheffield United
31%
69%