Postmatch editorial

Wigan Athletic made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Wigan Athletic 1-0 Notts County. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Paul Mullin put the first mark on the match 10', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Notts County led Shots on target 2-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Notts County also shaded Possession 36%-64%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Wigan Athletic the favourite at 51.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Wigan Athletic

51.0%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Notts County

Wigan Athletic

Notts County

2

3

Possession

Notts County

Wigan Athletic

Notts County

36%

64%

Corners

Notts County

Wigan Athletic

Notts County

5

6