Postmatch editorial

Leyton Orient flipped the prices on their head

The final score was Leyton Orient 2-0 Oxford United. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

The decisive turn arrived late when Idris El Mizouni scored 88' for Leyton Orient.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Leyton Orient led Total shots 12-6. Leyton Orient also shaded Corners 7-2.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Oxford United the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Oxford United

45.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Oxford United

12

6

Corners

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Oxford United

7

2

Shots on target

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Oxford United

3

2