Postmatch editorial
Peterborough United upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Watford 1-5 Peterborough United. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
James Clarridge put the first mark on the match 10', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Peterborough United led Shots on target 5-10. Watford also shaded Possession 63%-37%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Watford the favourite at 46.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Watford
46.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Peterborough UnitedWatford
Peterborough United
5
10
Possession
WatfordWatford
Peterborough United
63%
37%
Total shots
Peterborough UnitedWatford
Peterborough United
17
19