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%
Key stats
Match numbers
Total shots
ChelseaChelsea
Morecambe
28
7
Possession
ChelseaChelsea
Morecambe
81%
19%
Shots on target
ChelseaChelsea
Morecambe
8
4