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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea
9
0
Total shots
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea
15
6
Corners
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea
6
5