Postmatch editorial

Sheffield United followed the pre-match prices

The final score was Sheffield United 3-2 Bolton Wanderers. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Bolton Wanderers struck first through Xavier Simons 1', but Sheffield United recovered and flipped the match.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Bolton Wanderers led Total shots 13-18, even though the scoreboard went another way. Bolton Wanderers also shaded Shots on target 5-6.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Sheffield United the favourite at 59.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Sheffield United

59.2%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Bolton Wanderers

Sheffield United

Bolton Wanderers

13

18

Shots on target

Bolton Wanderers

Sheffield United

Bolton Wanderers

5

6

Possession

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Bolton Wanderers

53%

47%