Postmatch editorial

Tottenham Hotspur made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Sheffield United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Dejan Kulusevski put the first mark on the match 14', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Tottenham Hotspur led Shots on target 1-9. Tottenham Hotspur also shaded Total shots 6-18.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Tottenham Hotspur the favourite at 74.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Tottenham Hotspur

74.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Tottenham Hotspur

Sheffield United

Tottenham Hotspur

1

9

Total shots

Tottenham Hotspur

Sheffield United

Tottenham Hotspur

6

18

Possession

Tottenham Hotspur

Sheffield United

Tottenham Hotspur

24%

76%