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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Newcastle UnitedLeicester City
Newcastle United
2
5
Corners
Leicester CityLeicester City
Newcastle United
12
2
Total shots
Newcastle UnitedLeicester City
Newcastle United
7
16