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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Swansea City

Swansea City

Watford

8

3

Total shots

Swansea City

Swansea City

Watford

18

9

Possession

Swansea City

Swansea City

Watford

60%

40%