Postmatch editorial
Arsenal followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Southampton 1-2 Arsenal. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Martin Ødegaard scored 90' for Arsenal.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Arsenal led Shots on target 2-8. Arsenal also shaded Total shots 7-23.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Arsenal the favourite at 81.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Arsenal
81.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
ArsenalSouthampton
Arsenal
2
8
Total shots
ArsenalSouthampton
Arsenal
7
23
Possession
ArsenalSouthampton
Arsenal
38%
62%