Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for West Ham United
The final score was West Ham United 4-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Divine Mukasa put the first mark on the match 33', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: West Ham United led Shots on target 6-3. Wolverhampton Wanderers also shaded Total shots 12-18.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made West Ham United the favourite at 45.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
West Ham United
45.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Wolverhampton Wanderers
6
3
Total shots
Wolverhampton WanderersWest Ham United
Wolverhampton Wanderers
12
18
Possession
Wolverhampton WanderersWest Ham United
Wolverhampton Wanderers
43%
57%