Postmatch editorial
The scoreboard moved against the market favourite
The final score was Stoke City 1-2 Swansea City. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Stoke City struck first through Eric-Junior Bocat 10', but Swansea City recovered and flipped the match.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Swansea City led Shots on target 2-3. Swansea City also shaded Possession 41%-59%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Stoke City the favourite at 44.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Stoke City
44.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Swansea CityStoke City
Swansea City
2
3
Possession
Swansea CityStoke City
Swansea City
41%
59%
Total shots
Swansea CityStoke City
Swansea City
6
7