Postmatch editorial

West Ham United made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Ipswich Town 1-3 West Ham United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Mohammed Kudus scored 87' for West Ham United.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Ipswich Town led Corners 4-0, even though the scoreboard went another way. West Ham United also shaded Shots on target 4-6.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made West Ham United the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

West Ham United

45.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town

West Ham United

4

0

Shots on target

West Ham United

Ipswich Town

West Ham United

4

6

Total shots

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town

West Ham United

14

10