Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Newcastle United
The final score was Newcastle United 5-1 Sheffield United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Sheffield United struck first through Anel Ahmedhodzic 5', but Newcastle United recovered and flipped the match.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Newcastle United led Shots on target 7-5. Newcastle United also shaded Possession 59%-41%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Newcastle United the favourite at 82.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Newcastle United
82.0%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Sheffield United
7
5
Possession
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Sheffield United
59%
41%
Total shots
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Sheffield United
20
15