Postmatch editorial
New York City made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was New York City 3-1 Chicago Fire. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Nicolás Fernández Mercau put the first mark on the match 10', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Chicago Fire led Shots on target 3-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Chicago Fire also shaded Corners 1-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made New York City the favourite at 42.4% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
New York City
42.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Chicago FireNew York City
Chicago Fire
3
5
Corners
Chicago FireNew York City
Chicago Fire
1
2
Total shots
New York CityNew York City
Chicago Fire
11
9