Postmatch editorial
Dallas made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Austin 1-2 Dallas. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Lalas Abubakar put the first mark on the match 45+2', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Austin led Possession 65%-35%, even though the scoreboard went another way. Dallas also shaded Total shots 9-15.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Dallas the favourite at 43.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Dallas
43.3%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
AustinAustin
Dallas
65%
35%
Total shots
DallasAustin
Dallas
9
15
Shots on target
DallasAustin
Dallas
4
6