Postmatch editorial

West Ham United made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was West Ham United 2-1 Everton. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Callum Wilson scored 90+2' for West Ham United.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Everton led Possession 44%-56%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Everton also shaded Corners 3-4.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made West Ham United the favourite at 40.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

West Ham United

40.6%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Everton

West Ham United

Everton

44%

56%

Corners

Everton

West Ham United

Everton

3

4

Total shots

Everton

West Ham United

Everton

10

11