Postmatch editorial

Burnley made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Sheffield United 1-4 Burnley. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Jacob Bruun Larsen put the first mark on the match 38', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Sheffield United led Corners 11-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Sheffield United also shaded Shots on target 11-9.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Burnley the favourite at 38.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Burnley

38.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Corners

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Burnley

11

2

Shots on target

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Burnley

11

9

Total shots

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Burnley

18

16