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%

Hit
Key stats

Match numbers

Possession

Chelsea

Krasnodar

Chelsea

29%

71%

Shots on target

Chelsea

Krasnodar

Chelsea

4

7

Corners

Krasnodar

Krasnodar

Chelsea

6

4