Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Southampton
The final score was Swansea City 0-1 Southampton. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Manolo Gabbiadini put the first mark on the match 72', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Southampton led Shots on target 3-8. Swansea City also shaded Possession 56%-44%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Southampton the favourite at 41.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Southampton
41.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
SouthamptonSwansea City
Southampton
3
8
Possession
Swansea CitySwansea City
Southampton
56%
44%
Total shots
SouthamptonSwansea City
Southampton
11
13