Postmatch editorial
Newcastle United flipped the prices on their head
The final score was Newcastle United 3-1 Brighton & Hove Albion. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Harvey Barnes scored 90+5' for Newcastle United.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Brighton & Hove Albion led Corners 2-10, even though the scoreboard went another way. Brighton & Hove Albion also shaded Possession 32%-68%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Brighton & Hove Albion the favourite at 40.8% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Brighton & Hove Albion
40.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Brighton & Hove AlbionNewcastle United
Brighton & Hove Albion
2
10
Possession
Brighton & Hove AlbionNewcastle United
Brighton & Hove Albion
32%
68%
Shots on target
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Brighton & Hove Albion
6
4