Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Stoke City
The final score was Stoke City 2-0 Oldham Athletic. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Róbert Boženík scored 82' for Stoke City.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Oldham Athletic led Shots on target 3-4, even though the scoreboard went another way. Stoke City also shaded Possession 60%-40%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Stoke City the favourite at 71.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Stoke City
71.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Oldham AthleticStoke City
Oldham Athletic
3
4
Possession
Stoke CityStoke City
Oldham Athletic
60%
40%
Total shots
Stoke CityStoke City
Oldham Athletic
11
9