Postmatch editorial
Luton Town made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Reading 3-4 Luton Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Gideon Kodua scored 90+6' for Luton Town.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Reading led Corners 5-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Reading also shaded Total shots 17-12.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Luton Town the favourite at 43.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Luton Town
43.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
ReadingReading
Luton Town
5
2
Total shots
ReadingReading
Luton Town
17
12
Possession
Luton TownReading
Luton Town
41%
59%