Postmatch editorial

Manchester United followed the pre-match prices

The final score was Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Kobbie Mainoo scored 77' for Manchester United.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Liverpool led Possession 37%-63%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Manchester United also shaded Total shots 18-13.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester United the favourite at 42.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Manchester United

42.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Liverpool

Manchester United

Liverpool

37%

63%

Total shots

Manchester United

Manchester United

Liverpool

18

13

Corners

Manchester United

Manchester United

Liverpool

3

2