Postmatch editorial
Stoke City followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Hartlepool United 0-3 Stoke City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Euan Murray put the first mark on the match 16', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Stoke City led Shots on target 0-8. Stoke City also shaded Total shots 5-17.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Stoke City the favourite at 66.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Stoke City
66.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Stoke CityHartlepool United
Stoke City
0
8
Total shots
Stoke CityHartlepool United
Stoke City
5
17
Corners
Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United
Stoke City
3
2