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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
LiverpoolLiverpool
Fulham
5
4
Corners
FulhamLiverpool
Fulham
6
9
Possession
LiverpoolLiverpool
Fulham
53%
47%