Postmatch editorial

Luton Town made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Luton Town 2-1 Northampton Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Northampton Town struck first through Sam Hoskins 31', but Luton Town recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Luton Town led Total shots 25-12. Luton Town also shaded Shots on target 5-3.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Luton Town the favourite at 77.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Luton Town

77.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Luton Town

Luton Town

Northampton Town

25

12

Shots on target

Luton Town

Luton Town

Northampton Town

5

3

Corners

Luton Town

Luton Town

Northampton Town

11

5