Postmatch editorial
Chelsea made the pre-match prices look right
The final score was Chelsea 5-0 Barrow. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Christopher Nkunku scored 75' for Chelsea.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Chelsea led Shots on target 10-1. Chelsea also shaded Total shots 20-5.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Chelsea the favourite at 97.1% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Chelsea
97.1%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
ChelseaChelsea
Barrow
10
1
Total shots
ChelseaChelsea
Barrow
20
5
Possession
ChelseaChelsea
Barrow
71%
29%