Postmatch editorial
Chicago Fire made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Chicago Fire 2-1 Charlotte. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Charlotte struck first through Pep Biel 18', but Chicago Fire recovered and flipped the match.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Chicago Fire led Shots on target 5-1. Chicago Fire also shaded Corners 8-6.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Chicago Fire the favourite at 66.2% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Chicago Fire
66.2%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Chicago FireChicago Fire
Charlotte
5
1
Corners
Chicago FireChicago Fire
Charlotte
8
6
Possession
CharlotteChicago Fire
Charlotte
46%
54%