The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Saint Louis City SC at 1.86 — an implied 52% chance. The draw defied it.

• Sporting Kansas City: opened 3.40, closed 3.95 (24%)
• Saint Louis City SC: opened 2.03, closed 1.86 (52%)
• Draw: opened 3.95, closed 4.00 (24%)

The total closed at 3 (Over 1.91 / Under 1.96); the 2-goal final went Under.

Half-time: Sporting Kansas City 0 - 1 Saint Louis City SC.

Saint Louis City SC — recent form

• 2026-08-16San Jose Earthquakes 1-3 Saint Louis City SC
• 2026-08-02Saint Louis City SC 1-1 Real Salt Lake
• 2026-07-26Saint Louis City SC 1-0 Colorado Rapids

Sporting Kansas City — recent form

• 2026-08-16Colorado Rapids 1-0 Sporting Kansas City
• 2026-08-02Sporting Kansas City 0-2 Houston Dynamo
• 2026-07-26Los Angeles FC 4-0 Sporting Kansas City