Postmatch editorial
The market favourite delivered for Chelsea
The final score was Krasnodar 0-4 Chelsea. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Christian Pulisic scored 90' for Chelsea.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Chelsea led Possession 29%-71%. Chelsea also shaded Shots on target 4-7.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Chelsea the favourite at 73.5% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Chelsea
73.5%
Key stats
Match numbers
Possession
ChelseaKrasnodar
Chelsea
29%
71%
Shots on target
ChelseaKrasnodar
Chelsea
4
7
Corners
KrasnodarKrasnodar
Chelsea
6
4