Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Celtic
The final score was Motherwell 2-3 Celtic. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Motherwell struck first through Elliot Watt 17', but Celtic recovered and flipped the match.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Motherwell led Shots on target 5-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Motherwell also shaded Total shots 15-10.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Celtic the favourite at 62.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Celtic
62.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
MotherwellMotherwell
Celtic
5
3
Total shots
MotherwellMotherwell
Celtic
15
10
Corners
MotherwellMotherwell
Celtic
4
3