Postmatch editorial

The market favourite delivered for Chelsea

The final score was Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.

The decisive turn arrived late when João Félix scored 77' for Chelsea.

The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Chelsea led Total shots 28-7. Chelsea also shaded Possession 81%-19%.

Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Chelsea the favourite at 98.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.

Market check

Market result

Chelsea

98.0%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Total shots

Chelsea

Chelsea

Morecambe

28

7

Possession

Chelsea

Chelsea

Morecambe

81%

19%

Shots on target

Chelsea

Chelsea

Morecambe

8

4