Postmatch editorial
Queens Park Rangers made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Cardiff City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Rumarn Burrell put the first mark on the match 36', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Queens Park Rangers led Total shots 20-9. Cardiff City also shaded Possession 36%-64%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Queens Park Rangers the favourite at 51.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Queens Park Rangers
51.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
Cardiff City
20
9
Possession
Cardiff CityQueens Park Rangers
Cardiff City
36%
64%
Shots on target
Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
Cardiff City
4
3