Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was Southampton 1-4 West Ham United. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

Southampton struck first through Léo Scienza 10', but West Ham United recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: West Ham United led Shots on target 5-8. West Ham United also shaded Corners 2-5.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Southampton the favourite at 49.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

Southampton

49.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

West Ham United

Southampton

West Ham United

5

8

Corners

West Ham United

Southampton

West Ham United

2

5

Total shots

West Ham United

Southampton

West Ham United

12

18