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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Columbus Crew

Charlotte

Columbus Crew

9

26

Corners

Columbus Crew

Charlotte

Columbus Crew

1

13

Shots on target

Charlotte

Charlotte

Columbus Crew

7

4