Postmatch editorial
Swansea City made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Swansea City 2-0 Watford. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Ji-sung Eom put the first mark on the match 8', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Swansea City led Shots on target 8-3. Swansea City also shaded Total shots 18-9.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Swansea City the favourite at 54.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Swansea City
54.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Swansea CitySwansea City
Watford
8
3
Total shots
Swansea CitySwansea City
Watford
18
9
Possession
Swansea CitySwansea City
Watford
60%
40%