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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Slavia Praha
10
5
Corners
Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Slavia Praha
8
3
Total shots
Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Slavia Praha
16
12