Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Austin
The final score was Austin 3-1 Seattle Sounders. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Christian Ramirez scored 90+1' for Austin.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Austin led Shots on target 6-3. Austin also shaded Possession 52%-48%.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Austin the favourite at 38.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Austin
38.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
AustinAustin
Seattle Sounders
6
3
Possession
AustinAustin
Seattle Sounders
52%
48%
Total shots
Austin
Seattle Sounders
10
10