Postmatch editorial

The scoreboard moved against the market favourite

The final score was SJ Earthquakes 0-4 Orlando City. It landed away from the bookmaker favourite and counts as a genuine market upset.

David Brekalo put the first mark on the match 7', setting the tone for the rest of the night.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Orlando City led Total shots 11-15. SJ Earthquakes also shaded Corners 3-2.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made SJ Earthquakes the favourite at 61.5% implied probability. That market lean missed.

Market check

Market result

SJ Earthquakes

61.5%

Miss
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Orlando City

SJ Earthquakes

Orlando City

11

15

Corners

SJ Earthquakes

SJ Earthquakes

Orlando City

3

2

Shots on target

Orlando City

SJ Earthquakes

Orlando City

7

8