Postmatch editorial
Luton Town made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Luton Town 2-1 Barnsley. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Kasey Palmer scored 79' for Luton Town.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Luton Town led Shots on target 4-2. Luton Town also shaded Corners 9-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Luton Town the favourite at 67.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Luton Town
67.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Luton TownLuton Town
Barnsley
4
2
Corners
Luton TownLuton Town
Barnsley
9
5
Total shots
Luton TownLuton Town
Barnsley
17
13