Postmatch editorial
Aston Villa made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Southampton 0-3 Aston Villa. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when John McGinn scored 90+4' for Aston Villa.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Aston Villa led Shots on target 2-10. Aston Villa also shaded Total shots 7-25.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Aston Villa the favourite at 66.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Aston Villa
66.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Aston VillaSouthampton
Aston Villa
2
10
Total shots
Aston VillaSouthampton
Aston Villa
7
25
Corners
Aston VillaSouthampton
Aston Villa
2
13