Postmatch editorial

Manchester City made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Manchester City 5-0 Swansea City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Gabriel Jesus scored 88' for Manchester City.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Manchester City led Shots on target 12-1. Manchester City also shaded Total shots 19-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester City the favourite at 87.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Manchester City

87.7%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Manchester City

Manchester City

Swansea City

12

1

Total shots

Manchester City

Manchester City

Swansea City

19

4

Possession

Manchester City

Manchester City

Swansea City

77%

23%