Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Celtic
The final score was St. Mirren 1-2 Celtic. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
St. Mirren struck first through Nikolas Agrafiotis 22', but Celtic recovered and flipped the match.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Celtic led Shots on target 6-8. Celtic also shaded Possession 40%-60%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Celtic the favourite at 70.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Celtic
70.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
CelticSt. Mirren
Celtic
6
8
Possession
CelticSt. Mirren
Celtic
40%
60%
Corners
CelticSt. Mirren
Celtic
6
10