Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Hull City 1-0 Middlesbrough. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Oli McBurnie scored 90+5' for Hull City.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Hull City led Shots on target 2-0. Middlesbrough also shaded Possession 32%-68%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Middlesbrough the favourite at 52.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Middlesbrough
52.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Hull CityHull City
Middlesbrough
2
0
Possession
MiddlesbroughHull City
Middlesbrough
32%
68%
Corners
MiddlesbroughHull City
Middlesbrough
1
3