Postmatch editorial
Newcastle United made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Newcastle United 3-0 Ipswich Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when William Osula scored 80' for Newcastle United.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Newcastle United led Shots on target 5-0. Newcastle United also shaded Total shots 25-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Newcastle United the favourite at 85.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Newcastle United
85.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Ipswich Town
5
0
Total shots
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Ipswich Town
25
4
Possession
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Ipswich Town
78%
22%