Postmatch editorial

Newcastle United followed the pre-match prices

The final score was Newcastle United 3-2 West Bromwich Albion. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

West Bromwich Albion struck first through Isaac Price 19', but Newcastle United recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Newcastle United led Shots on target 7-3. Newcastle United also shaded Corners 6-2.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Newcastle United the favourite at 77.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Newcastle United

77.5%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Newcastle United

Newcastle United

West Bromwich Albion

7

3

Corners

Newcastle United

Newcastle United

West Bromwich Albion

6

2

Possession

Newcastle United

Newcastle United

West Bromwich Albion

57%

43%