Sunderland vs Chelsea Prediction & Picks - Premier League
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by Erik Gibbs | in Premier League Picks
Sunderland takes on Chelsea at Stadium of Light on Sunday as the Premier League season reaches its final afternoon. Sunderland enter the fixture with a chance to complete a remarkable campaign by staying in the conversation for European qualification. The Black Cats have been one of the league’s stronger promoted stories, sitting in the top half rather than fighting near the relegation places. Their recent form has been mixed, but results such as the away win at Everton and draws against Manchester United and Wolves have kept them competitive into the final weekend. They have not always controlled games for long spells, yet their structure, direct attacking and home energy have made them difficult to dismiss.
Chelsea also travel north with European qualification still in play. Their season has been uneven, with enough quality to remain in the top-half race but not enough consistency to make their final position secure before the last matchday. The London club ended a difficult league run with a narrow win over Tottenham, but their recent form does not support the idea that they have been routinely dismantling opponents. Chelsea still carry clear individual quality in possession and in the final third, though this is a side trying to finish strongly rather than one arriving in unstoppable form.
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Sunderland vs Chelsea Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7
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54 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | -6 |
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10
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52 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | +6 |
Sunderland and Chelsea Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 17, 2026 - Premier League
May 9, 2026 - Premier League
May 2, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 24, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 19, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 9, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 24, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 14, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 22, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 11, 2026 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 17, 2026 - Premier League
May 2, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 19, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 22, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 8, 2026 - FA Cup
Mar 3, 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 19, 2026 - Premier League
May 16, 2026 - FA Cup
May 9, 2026 - Premier League
May 4, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 26, 2026 - FA Cup
Apr 21, 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 19, 2026 - Premier League
May 16, 2026 - FA Cup
May 4, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 26, 2026 - FA Cup
Apr 18, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 9, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 21, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 21, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 11, 2026 - Champions League
Mar 7, 2026 - FA Cup
Mar 4, 2026 - Premier League
Sunderland against Chelsea : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
0 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Oct 25, 2025 - Premier League
May 21, 2017 - Premier League
Dec 14, 2016 - Premier League
Sunderland against Chelsea Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
M. Ellborg
DefenderD. Cirkin
O. Alderete
MidfielderJ. Bi
H. Diarra
C. Rigg
E. Mayenda
W. Isidor
B. Traore
F. Jorgensen
DefenderJ. Acheampong
R. James
T. Chalobah
A. Santos
D. Essugo
J. Derry
ForwardL. Delap
A. Garnacho
Missing players
D. Ballard
MidfielderR. Mundle
C. Talbi
R. Lavia
ForwardM. Mudryk
J. Gittens
Estevao
Most goals and assists
Sunderland
Chelsea
B. Brobbey
(7 Goals)
Joao Pedro
(15 Goals)
E. Le Fee
(7 Assists)
P. Neto
(6 Assists)
Sunderland - Chelsea Key Points
- The Over is 2-3 in Sunderland's last 5 home games
- The Over is 3-2 in Chelsea's last 5 away games
- Sunderland is 2-3 ATS in their last 5 home games
- Chelsea is 2-3 ATS in their last 5 away games
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Our Sunderland vs Chelsea Prediction
For Sunderland, Brian Brobbey gives the attack a physical focal point through the middle. He can occupy center-backs, hold the ball up and give Sunderland a direct route when they need to relieve pressure. Enzo Le Fee has also been important as a creative presence, while the supporting runners around Brobbey give Sunderland a way to attack quickly when space opens. Defensively, Dan Ballard is unavailable through suspension, which is a significant loss given his role in the back line. Sunderland will need to stay compact and avoid giving Chelsea easy openings between midfield and defense.
Chelsea have the deeper squad and the greater individual talent, but the gap is not wide enough to call them overwhelming favorites. Sunderland have home advantage, a clear incentive and enough organization to make the game uncomfortable. Chelsea still carry a slight edge because of their technical quality and attacking depth, but Sunderland's season has been too strong to frame this as a routine away win. A tight, tense final-day match is the more accurate expectation. Our prediction for Sunderland vs. Chelsea: Over 2.5 goals.
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