Postmatch editorial

Burton Albion upset the pre-match prices

The final score was Leicester City 1-2 Burton Albion. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Matthew Dennis put the first mark on the match 5', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Burton Albion led Shots on target 3-6. Leicester City also shaded Possession 73%-27%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Leicester City the favourite at 63.7% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Leicester City

63.7%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Burton Albion

Leicester City

Burton Albion

3

6

Possession

Leicester City

Leicester City

Burton Albion

73%

27%

Corners

Leicester City

Leicester City

Burton Albion

5

3