Postmatch editorial
Manchester United made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Manchester United 2-0 Swansea City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Romelu Lukaku 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 11-3. Manchester United also shaded Shots on target 5-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Manchester United the favourite at 81.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Manchester United
81.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Manchester UnitedManchester United
Swansea City
11
3
Shots on target
Manchester UnitedManchester United
Swansea City
5
2
Possession
Manchester UnitedManchester United
Swansea City
63%
37%