Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Leicester City
The final score was Leicester City 2-0 Southampton. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Jamie Vardy put the first mark on the match 17', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Leicester City led Shots on target 4-2. Leicester City also shaded Total shots 14-8.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Leicester City the favourite at 41.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Leicester City
41.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Leicester CityLeicester City
Southampton
4
2
Total shots
Leicester CityLeicester City
Southampton
14
8
Corners
SouthamptonLeicester City
Southampton
6
7