Postmatch editorial
Norwich City made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Norwich City 5-1 Walsall. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Tony Springett scored 90+2' for Norwich City.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Norwich City led Shots on target 15-1. Norwich City also shaded Total shots 23-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Norwich City the favourite at 61.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Norwich City
61.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Norwich CityNorwich City
Walsall
15
1
Total shots
Norwich CityNorwich City
Walsall
23
5
Possession
Norwich CityNorwich City
Walsall
78%
22%