The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Macarthur Rams at 2.07 — an implied 44% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Illawarra Stingrays: opened 3.25, closed 2.95 (31%)
• Macarthur Rams: opened 1.92, closed 2.07 (44%)
• Draw: opened 3.70, closed 3.60 (25%)

The total closed at 3 (Over 1.96 / Under 1.76); the 1-goal final went Under.

Half-time: Illawarra Stingrays 0 - 1 Macarthur Rams.

Macarthur Rams — recent form

• 2026-08-29Bankstown Berries FC 3-2 Macarthur Rams
• 2026-08-23Macarthur Rams 3-2 MT Druitt Town Rangers
• 2026-08-22Northern Tigers 3-2 Macarthur Rams
• 2026-08-15Northern Tigers 0-1 Macarthur Rams
• 2026-08-15Northern Tigers 2-1 Macarthur Rams

Illawarra Stingrays — recent form

• 2026-08-23Hills United FC 1-2 Illawarra Stingrays
• 2026-08-23Hills United FC U23 1-5 Illawarra Stingrays
• 2026-08-16Illawarra Stingrays 4-0 APIA Leichhardt FC U23
• 2026-08-16Illawarra Stingrays 1-1 Apia Leichhardt FC
• 2026-08-09Manly United 3-0 Illawarra Stingrays