Postmatch editorial

West Ham United made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was West Ham United 3-1 Portsmouth. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Portsmouth struck first through Adrian Segečić 33', but West Ham United recovered and flipped the match.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: West Ham United led Shots on target 7-4. Portsmouth also shaded Corners 3-7.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made West Ham United the favourite at 71.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

West Ham United

71.4%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

West Ham United

West Ham United

Portsmouth

7

4

Corners

Portsmouth

West Ham United

Portsmouth

3

7

Possession

Portsmouth

West Ham United

Portsmouth

45%

55%