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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
West Ham UnitedSouthampton
West Ham United
5
8
Corners
West Ham UnitedSouthampton
West Ham United
2
5
Total shots
West Ham UnitedSouthampton
West Ham United
12
18