Despite being an away match for Chelsea on 12 January 2023, based on the dataset provided, it is clear that Chelsea was dominant in their attacking play with a superior number of shots on target (10) compared to the Fulham's (3). However, the inefficiency in converting these opportunities into goals, as reflected in the higher number of shots off target (10), proved costly in the end. The mortality of these missed opportunities gets starker in contra-distinction to the home team, who showed remarkable efficiency making the most out of fewer shot on targets to clinch two goals to Chelsea’s one.

On the basis of goals, Fulham’s Willian drew the first blood just 24 minutes and 42 seconds into the first half, leaving Chelsea on the back foot from early on. Chelsea’s Koulibaly managed to restore parity early into the second half, but only for Fulham's Carlos Vinicius to capitalize on an assist from Andreas Pereira to steer his team to a victory one hour and thirteen minutes into the second half.

In terms of discipline, both teams were at par with three yellow cards each. However, Chelsea seems to have been slightly more aggressive as they committed 16 fouls compared to Fulham’s 12. This overly aggressive approach seems to have backfired as they finished the match with a player less due to a red card, possibly skewing the balance of play in favour of Fulham.

Corners and offsides were also closely contested with Chelsea just edging Fulham 7 to 5 in corners and both teams being adjudged offside thrice. However, Fulham’s efficiency in goal conversion, their discipline in averting a sending-off, and possibly better management of the periods of playing outnumbered, might have tipped the match in their favour.

While stats paint a picture of a significantly tough contest, Fulham managed to do just enough to pip Chelsea to the full three points. From a betting perspective, the underdogs Fulham delivered an upset despite being on the back foot in several gameplay aspects, underlying the unpredictable nature of football.

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