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El SalvadorSaint-Martin's win price collapses 32 points on matchday against El Salvador
The "Yes" on a Saint-Martin win sits at 10%, down from 42% 24 hours ago, even as their goal difference reads like a juggernaut's.
The market move first: the "Yes" on Saint-Martin beating El Salvador is now priced at 10%, against 42% 24 hours ago. That is a drop of 32 points on matchday. For anyone new to prediction markets, the price of the "Yes" reads as the estimated probability of the outcome. The "No" is at 90%.
About $3,052 changed hands in the last 24 hours. Modest money, but a very loud repricing.
Why would the market turn so hard?
So let's look at what the two sides bring.
Saint-Martin's numbers look huge
In their last 5, all in CONCACAF competition (four Nations League games and one CONCACAF Series match), Saint-Martin won 4 and lost 1. They scored 22 goals and conceded 2.
The results, most recent first:
- 6-0 at home against Bahamas
- 5-0 away at US Virgin Islands
- 0-2 at home against US Virgin Islands
- 8-0 away at Bahamas
- 3-0 away at Bonaire
The 0-2 defeat is the only blemish. It is also the only game in that run in which they failed to score.
Up front, P. Arné and A. Raga Rigobert have 4 goals each. Raga Rigobert also has 1 assist.
El Salvador's numbers look worse, but the opposition is different
El Salvador's last 5 mix Nations League and a friendly. They have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats, with 6 goals scored and 12 conceded.
Most recent first:
- 1-1 away at Martinique
- 0-2 at home against Jamaica
- 0-6 away at Guatemala
- 3-1 at home against Martinique
- 2-2 away at Club Tijuana in a friendly
That 0-6 at Guatemala is the stain. On paper, Saint-Martin's attack against El Salvador's defence is the matchup that should keep the "Yes" alive.
Where the market and the form disagree
At 10%, the market is not leaning on the raw goal tallies. Saint-Martin's 22 goals came against Bahamas, US Virgin Islands and Bonaire. El Salvador's 12 conceded came against Guatemala, Jamaica, Martinique and Club Tijuana, and their last 5 include a 3-1 win and a 1-1 draw against Martinique.
The price is telling us that opposition counts for more than totals. Saint-Martin's run is lopsided in its own way: a 0-2 home loss sits between three wins by at least 5 goals.
What the markets are watching next
Kick-off is at 23:00 UTC on 13 November. The key question is whether Saint-Martin's attack, 22 goals in 5 games, can carry its numbers against stronger opposition. If the 10% holds into kick-off, the market has made up its mind. If it keeps sliding, the 0-2 home defeat to US Virgin Islands will be the game people point to.
