Postmatch editorial

Brighton & Hove Albion made the pre-match prices look right

The final score was Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Chelsea. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Danny Welbeck scored 90+1' for Brighton & Hove Albion.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Brighton & Hove Albion led Shots on target 9-0. Brighton & Hove Albion also shaded Total shots 15-6.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Brighton & Hove Albion the favourite at 43.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Brighton & Hove Albion

43.5%

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Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion

Chelsea

9

0

Total shots

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion

Chelsea

15

6

Corners

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion

Chelsea

6

5