Postmatch editorial
Atlanta United upset the pre-match prices
The final score was Minnesota United 1-2 Atlanta United. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.
The decisive turn arrived late when Tristan Muyumba scored 78' for Atlanta United.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Minnesota United led Shots on target 4-3, even though the scoreboard went another way. Minnesota United also shaded Corners 6-4.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Minnesota United the favourite at 59.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Minnesota United
59.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United
Atlanta United
4
3
Corners
Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United
Atlanta United
6
4
Total shots
Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United
Atlanta United
13
10