Postmatch editorial

Arsenal made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Slavia Praha 0-3 Arsenal. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Bukayo Saka put the first mark on the match 32', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Arsenal led Shots on target 1-8. Arsenal also shaded Total shots 9-14.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Arsenal the favourite at 82.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Arsenal

82.0%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Arsenal

Slavia Praha

Arsenal

1

8

Total shots

Arsenal

Slavia Praha

Arsenal

9

14

Corners

Arsenal

Slavia Praha

Arsenal

4

7