Postmatch editorial

Newcastle United followed the pre-match prices

The final score was Newcastle United 3-1 West Ham United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Nick Woltemade put the first mark on the match 15', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Newcastle United led Corners 9-1. Newcastle United also shaded Possession 55%-45%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Newcastle United the favourite at 47.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Newcastle United

47.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Newcastle United

Newcastle United

West Ham United

9

1

Possession

Newcastle United

Newcastle United

West Ham United

55%

45%

Shots on target

West Ham United

Newcastle United

West Ham United

7

8