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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

West Ham United

West Ham United

Wolverhampton Wanderers

6

3

Total shots

Wolverhampton Wanderers

West Ham United

Wolverhampton Wanderers

12

18

Possession

Wolverhampton Wanderers

West Ham United

Wolverhampton Wanderers

43%

57%