Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Chelsea

The final score was Chelsea 2-0 Luton Town. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when Hakeem Odoffin scored 79' for Chelsea.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Chelsea led Shots on target 7-1. Chelsea also shaded Total shots 26-7.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Chelsea the favourite at 89.3% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Chelsea

89.3%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Shots on target

Chelsea

Chelsea

Luton Town

7

1

Total shots

Chelsea

Chelsea

Luton Town

26

7

Corners

Chelsea

Chelsea

Luton Town

9

3