Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Chelsea
The final score was Astana 1-3 Chelsea. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
Marc Guiu put the first mark on the match 14', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Chelsea led Shots on target 3-13. Chelsea also shaded Total shots 6-24.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Chelsea the favourite at 66.9% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Chelsea
66.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
ChelseaAstana
Chelsea
3
13
Total shots
ChelseaAstana
Chelsea
6
24
Possession
ChelseaAstana
Chelsea
31%
69%