Postmatch editorial

Tottenham Hotspur made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Slavia Praha. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Xavi SimonsĀ  scored 79' for Tottenham Hotspur.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Tottenham Hotspur led Shots on target 10-5. Tottenham Hotspur also shaded Corners 8-3.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Tottenham Hotspur the favourite at 70.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Tottenham Hotspur

70.4%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur

Slavia Praha

10

5

Corners

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur

Slavia Praha

8

3

Total shots

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur

Slavia Praha

16

12