Postmatch editorial

Liverpool made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Liverpool 2-0 Fulham. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Rio Ngumoha put the first mark on the match 36', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Liverpool led Shots on target 5-4. Fulham also shaded Corners 6-9.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Liverpool the favourite at 58.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Liverpool

58.8%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Liverpool

Liverpool

Fulham

5

4

Corners

Fulham

Liverpool

Fulham

6

9

Possession

Liverpool

Liverpool

Fulham

53%

47%