Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for St. Louis City
The final score was St. Louis City 1-0 Colorado Rapids. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Tomas OstrĂ¡k scored 83' for St. Louis City.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: St. Louis City led Shots on target 3-0. St. Louis City also shaded Total shots 20-2.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made St. Louis City the favourite at 51.8% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
St. Louis City
51.8%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
St. Louis CitySt. Louis City
Colorado Rapids
3
0
Total shots
St. Louis CitySt. Louis City
Colorado Rapids
20
2
Corners
St. Louis CitySt. Louis City
Colorado Rapids
10
1