Postmatch editorial

Arsenal followed the pre-match prices

The final score was Ipswich Town 2-4 Arsenal. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Max Dowman put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Arsenal led Shots on target 3-6. Arsenal also shaded Total shots 8-12.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Arsenal the favourite at 76.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Arsenal

76.9%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Arsenal

Ipswich Town

Arsenal

3

6

Total shots

Arsenal

Ipswich Town

Arsenal

8

12

Possession

Arsenal

Ipswich Town

Arsenal

41%

59%