Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Cincinnati
The final score was Cincinnati 2-1 New York City. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Evander scored 90+1' for Cincinnati.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: New York City led Corners 2-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. New York City also shaded Shots on target 6-8.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Cincinnati the favourite at 53.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Cincinnati
53.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Corners
New York CityCincinnati
New York City
2
5
Shots on target
New York CityCincinnati
New York City
6
8
Possession
CincinnatiCincinnati
New York City
56%
44%