Postmatch editorial
Charlotte made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Charlotte 3-1 Columbus Crew. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Brandt Bronico put the first mark on the match 1', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Columbus Crew led Total shots 9-26, even though the scoreboard went another way. Columbus Crew also shaded Corners 1-13.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Charlotte the favourite at 47.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Charlotte
47.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
Columbus CrewCharlotte
Columbus Crew
9
26
Corners
Columbus CrewCharlotte
Columbus Crew
1
13
Shots on target
CharlotteCharlotte
Columbus Crew
7
4