Postmatch editorial
Manchester United made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Luke Shaw put the first mark on the match 5', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Manchester United led Total shots 29-11. Manchester United also shaded Shots on target 8-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester United the favourite at 63.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Manchester United
63.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Manchester UnitedManchester United
Nottingham Forest
29
11
Shots on target
Manchester UnitedManchester United
Nottingham Forest
8
4
Corners
Manchester UnitedManchester United
Nottingham Forest
7
6