Postmatch editorial
Leicester City made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Leicester City 1-0 Northampton Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Memeh Caleb Okoli put the first mark on the match 15', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Leicester City led Possession 77%-23%. Leicester City also shaded Total shots 8-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Leicester City the favourite at 75.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Leicester City
75.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
Leicester CityLeicester City
Northampton Town
77%
23%
Total shots
Leicester CityLeicester City
Northampton Town
8
4
Shots on target
Leicester CityLeicester City
Northampton Town
3
2