Postmatch editorial
AFC Bournemouth upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Newcastle United 1-2 AFC Bournemouth. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Adrien Truffert scored 85' for AFC Bournemouth.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: AFC Bournemouth led Corners 2-3. Newcastle United also shaded Possession 54%-46%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Newcastle United the favourite at 45.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Newcastle United
45.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
AFC BournemouthNewcastle United
AFC Bournemouth
2
3
Possession
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
AFC Bournemouth
54%
46%
Shots on target
Newcastle United
AFC Bournemouth
3
3