Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Newcastle United

The final score was Leicester City 0-3 Newcastle United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Jacob Murphy put the first mark on the match 2', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Newcastle United led Shots on target 2-5. Leicester City also shaded Corners 12-2.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Newcastle United the favourite at 69.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Newcastle United

69.4%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Newcastle United

Leicester City

Newcastle United

2

5

Corners

Leicester City

Leicester City

Newcastle United

12

2

Total shots

Newcastle United

Leicester City

Newcastle United

7

16