Postmatch editorial
Charlton Athletic upset the pre-match prices
The final score was West Ham United 1-2 Charlton Athletic. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
Lloyd Jones put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: West Ham United led Total shots 25-7, even though the scoreboard went another way. West Ham United also shaded Possession 78%-22%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made West Ham United the favourite at 69.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
West Ham United
69.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Charlton Athletic
25
7
Possession
West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Charlton Athletic
78%
22%
Shots on target
West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Charlton Athletic
9
5