Postmatch editorial
Millwall made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Newport County 0-1 Millwall. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Ryan Leonard put the first mark on the match 60', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Millwall led Shots on target 2-7. Millwall also shaded Corners 2-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Millwall the favourite at 71.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Millwall
71.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
MillwallNewport County
Millwall
2
7
Corners
MillwallNewport County
Millwall
2
7
Possession
MillwallNewport County
Millwall
38%
62%