Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Chelsea
The final score was Chelsea 2-1 Watford. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Ross Barkley scored 90+1' for Chelsea.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Chelsea led Shots on target 8-3. Chelsea also shaded Total shots 19-8.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Chelsea the favourite at 84.0% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Chelsea
84.0%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
ChelseaChelsea
Watford
8
3
Total shots
ChelseaChelsea
Watford
19
8
Possession
ChelseaChelsea
Watford
72%
28%