Postmatch editorial
St. Johnstone made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was St. Johnstone 4-3 Kilmarnock. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Kai Fotheringham scored 80' for St. Johnstone.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: St. Johnstone led Total shots 15-7. St. Johnstone also shaded Corners 6-3.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made St. Johnstone the favourite at 49.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
St. Johnstone
49.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
Kilmarnock
15
7
Corners
St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
Kilmarnock
6
3
Shots on target
St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
Kilmarnock
5
4