Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Leeds United. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Dominic Calvert-Lewin 74', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Tottenham Hotspur led Corners 14-2, even though the scoreboard went another way. Tottenham Hotspur also shaded Total shots 16-11.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Tottenham Hotspur the favourite at 54.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Tottenham Hotspur
54.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Leeds United
14
2
Total shots
Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Leeds United
16
11
Shots on target
Leeds UnitedTottenham Hotspur
Leeds United
3
4