The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Kim, Gaon at 1.82 — an implied 51% chance. Meng, Fanbo upset it.

• Meng, Fanbo: opened 1.90, closed 1.92 (49%)
• Kim, Gaon: opened 1.80, closed 1.82 (51%)

Half-time: Meng, Fanbo 1 - 1 Kim, Gaon.

Kim, Gaon — recent form

• 2026-09-15Volin, Lev 1-2 Kim, Gaon
• 2026-08-22Castro, Rogelio 2-1 Kim, Gaon

Meng, Fanbo — recent form

• 2026-09-15Meng, Fanbo 2-1 Jiyenbayev, Temirlan
• 2026-09-08Meng, Fanbo 2-0 Yilmaz, Tugay