Postmatch editorial
Brighton & Hove Albion upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Manchester United 2-3 Brighton & Hove Albion. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Manchester United struck first through Shea Lacey 8', but Brighton & Hove Albion recovered and flipped the match.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Brighton & Hove Albion led Total shots 12-18. Brighton & Hove Albion also shaded Shots on target 4-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester United the favourite at 56.3% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Manchester United
56.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Brighton & Hove AlbionManchester United
Brighton & Hove Albion
12
18
Shots on target
Brighton & Hove AlbionManchester United
Brighton & Hove Albion
4
5
Corners
Manchester UnitedManchester United
Brighton & Hove Albion
4
3