Postmatch editorial
Southampton followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Southampton 3-1 Stoke City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Ryan Manning scored 90+4' for Southampton.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Southampton led Shots on target 5-2. Southampton also shaded Corners 4-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Southampton the favourite at 61.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Southampton
61.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
SouthamptonSouthampton
Stoke City
5
2
Corners
SouthamptonSouthampton
Stoke City
4
2
Possession
SouthamptonSouthampton
Stoke City
58%
42%