Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Wigan Athletic
The final score was Wigan Athletic 3-1 Milton Keynes Dons. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Jensen Weir put the first mark on the match 36', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Wigan Athletic led Shots on target 6-4. Milton Keynes Dons also shaded Possession 46%-54%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Wigan Athletic the favourite at 41.7% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Wigan Athletic
41.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Milton Keynes Dons
6
4
Possession
Milton Keynes DonsWigan Athletic
Milton Keynes Dons
46%
54%
Total shots
Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Milton Keynes Dons
19
18