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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Norwich City

Norwich City

Walsall

15

1

Total shots

Norwich City

Norwich City

Walsall

23

5

Possession

Norwich City

Norwich City

Walsall

78%

22%