Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Motherwell

The final score was Motherwell 3-0 Dundee United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

S. Palmer-Houlden put the first mark on the match 19', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Motherwell led Shots on target 8-1. Motherwell also shaded Total shots 25-5.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Motherwell the favourite at 44.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Motherwell

44.4%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Motherwell

Motherwell

Dundee United

8

1

Total shots

Motherwell

Motherwell

Dundee United

25

5

Possession

Motherwell

Motherwell

Dundee United

71%

29%