Postmatch editorial

Wigan Athletic made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Wigan Athletic 3-0 Rotherham United. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

Jason Kerr put the first mark on the match 15', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Wigan Athletic led Shots on target 7-0. Wigan Athletic also shaded Corners 11-1.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Wigan Athletic the favourite at 63.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Wigan Athletic

63.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Wigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic

Rotherham United

7

0

Corners

Wigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic

Rotherham United

11

1

Total shots

Wigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic

Rotherham United

13

6