ENGLAND PREMIER LEAGUE
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Stadium of Light
Referee: C. Kavanagh
Sunderland
Match Timeline
Chelsea
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
25'
T. Hume · Assist: L. O'Nien
Sunderland
🟨
42'
Nilson Angulo
Sunderland
50'
M. Gusto
Sunderland
🟨
51'
Lutsharel Geertruida
Sunderland
🔄
53'
J. Hato ↔ R. James
Chelsea
🟨
54'
Wesley Fofana
Chelsea
56'
C. Palmer · Assist: P. Neto
Chelsea
🔄
61'
N. Angulo ↔ H. Diarra
Sunderland
🔄
61'
B. Brobbey ↔ W. Isidor
Sunderland
🟨
62'
Wesley Fofana
Chelsea
🟥
62'
Wesley Fofana
Chelsea
🔄
65'
P. Neto ↔ T. Chalobah
Chelsea
🟨
69'
Enzo Fernández
Chelsea
🟨
73'
Granit Xhaka
Sunderland
🟨
81'
Habib Diarra
Sunderland
🔄
85'
M. Caicedo ↔ L. Delap
Chelsea
🔄
85'
M. Gusto ↔ J. Acheampong
Chelsea
🟨
89'
Noah Sadiki
Sunderland
🟨
90+11'
Cole Palmer
Chelsea
🟨
90+7'
João Pedro
Chelsea
🔄
90+8'
E. Le Fee ↔ C. Rigg
Sunderland

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Draw or Away
Probability 76.9%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 17.4%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 30.4%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Draw or Away
76.9%
-
BTTS BTTS No
17.4%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
30.4%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
85.7%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-0
-
-
Probability Distribution
Sunderland Win 23.1%
Draw 34.6%
Chelsea Win 42.3%
Expected Goals (xG)
Sunderland1.17
Chelsea1.59
Recent Form (Last 5)
Sunderland Sunderland
WWDLW
42 GF / 49 GA
Chelsea Chelsea
WLDWL
97 GF / 72 GA
Key Stats
1.05
Average Goals Scored
1.83
1.23
Average Goals Conceded
1.36
18
BTTS Yes
31
16
Over 2.5
36
3.63
Shots on Goal
4.98

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Sunderland Sunderland 40 matches
Chelsea Chelsea 53 matches
Sunderland Statistic Chelsea
14 Wins 24
13 Draws 11
13 Losses 18
42 Goals For 97
49 Goals Against 72
1.05 Avg Goals Scored 1.83
1.23 Avg Goals Conceded 1.36
18 BTTS Yes 31
27 Over 1.5 44
16 Over 2.5 36
7 Over 3.5 21
12 Clean Sheets 15
14 Failed To Score 9
3.63 Shots On Goal 4.98
10.68 Total Shots 13.94
3.83 Corners 5.98
45.9% Ball Possession 58%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This fixture has the profile of a tight matchup, with Chelsea's more proactive style and Sunderland's more cautious structure likely to keep the contest close. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. Chelsea arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Chelsea.

Sunderland Analysis

From their first 37 matches, Sunderland have collected 51 points and now occupy 10 place in the table. Their overall return of 13 wins, 12 draws, and 12 losses with goals at 40:47 reflects poor form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by B. Brobbey (7 goals), W. Isidor (6 goals), E. Le Fee (5 goals), with creative support from E. Le Fee (6 assists), Granit Xhaka (6 assists), N. Mukiele (3 assists), while defensively they have appeared quite vulnerable. At home, they have returned 8 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, a split that suggests a very strong split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Chelsea Analysis

Chelsea sit 8 with 52 points after 37 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Across the season they have posted 14 wins, 10 draws, and 13 defeats, and the 57:50 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on Joao Pedro (15 goals), E. Fernandez (10 goals), C. Palmer (9 goals), with creative support from Joao Pedro (5 assists), P. Neto (5 assists), Reece James (5 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, the split record of 7 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Sunderland won 5 times, Chelsea won 9 times, while 1 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 20:30 from Sunderland's perspective. 12 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 12 matches, with an average of 3.33 goals per game.

1X2: Draw or Away
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: X2 (76.9%)
Predicted formations: Sunderland 4-2-3-1 / Chelsea 4-2-3-1
Missing players: Sunderland 6, Chelsea 5
H2H summary: Sunderland wins 5, draws 1, Chelsea wins 9
Stats
Sunderland Sunderland
Chelsea Chelsea
Shots on Goal
6
Shots on Goal
3
Shots off Goal
8
Shots off Goal
3
Blocked Shots
7
Blocked Shots
2
6 Corner Kicks 2
15 Fouls 12
2 Offsides 1
44% Ball Possession 56%
21 Total Shots 8
6 Shots on Goal 3
8 Shots off Goal 3
7 Blocked Shots 2
16 Shots insidebox 4
5 Shots outsidebox 4
2 Goalkeeper Saves 5
346 Total passes 452
285 Passes accurate 376
1.84 expected_goals 0.89
🟨 5 Yellow Cards 5 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 1 🟥

Lineups

Sunderland
Formation
Chelsea
R. Roefs
R. Roefs
L. Geertruida
L. Geertruida
N. Mukiele
N. Mukiele
L. O'Nien
🎯
L. O'Nien
R. Mandava
R. Mandava
G. Xhaka
G. Xhaka
N. Sadiki
N. Sadiki
T. Hume
T. Hume
E. Le Fee
E. Le Fee
N. Angulo
N. Angulo
B. Brobbey
B. Brobbey
R. Sanchez
R. Sanchez
W. Fofana
W. Fofana
L. Colwill
L. Colwill
J. Hato
J. Hato
M. Gusto
M. Gusto
M. Caicedo
M. Caicedo
E. Fernandez
E. Fernandez
M. Cucurella
M. Cucurella
C. Palmer
C. Palmer
P. Neto
🎯
P. Neto
Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro
Sunderland 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
22
R. Roefs
G
6
L. Geertruida
🟨 51'
D
20
N. Mukiele
D
13
L. O'Nien
🎯 25'
D
17
R. Mandava
D
34
G. Xhaka
🟨 73'
M
27
N. Sadiki
🟨 89'
M
32
T. Hume
⚽ 25'
M
28
E. Le Fee
↓ 90+8'
M
10
N. Angulo
↓ 61' 🟨 42'
M
9
B. Brobbey
↓ 61'
F
Substitutes
31
M. Ellborg
G
25
B. Traore
F
15
O. Alderete
D
3
D. Cirkin
D
11
C. Rigg
↑ 90+8'
M
19
H. Diarra
↑ 61' 🟨 81'
M
37
J. T. Bi
F
18
W. Isidor
↑ 61'
F
12
E. Mayenda
F
Chelsea 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
1
R. Sanchez
G
29
W. Fofana
🟨 54' 🟨 62' 🟥 62'
D
6
L. Colwill
D
21
J. Hato
↓ 53'
D
27
M. Gusto
⚽ 50' ↓ 85'
M
25
M. Caicedo
↓ 85'
M
8
E. Fernandez
🟨 69'
M
3
M. Cucurella
M
10
C. Palmer
⚽ 56' 🟨 90+11'
F
7
P. Neto
🎯 56' ↓ 65'
F
20
Joao Pedro
🟨 90+7'
F
Substitutes
12
F. Jorgensen
G
23
T. Chalobah
↑ 65'
D
24
R. James
↑ 53'
D
49
A. Garnacho
F
17
Andrey Santos
M
9
L. Delap
↑ 85'
F
14
D. Essugo
M
34
J. Acheampong
↑ 85'
D
55
J. Derry
F
Last matches: Sunderland
18.07.26
Fri
Sunderland
York
5
1
W
17.05.26
Pre
Sunderland
Everton
3
1
W
09.05.26
Pre
Sunderland
Manchester United
0
0
D
02.05.26
Pre
Sunderland
Wolves
1
1
D
24.04.26
Pre
Sunderland
Nottingham Forest
0
5
L
19.04.26
Pre
Sunderland
Aston Villa
3
4
L
12.04.26
Pre
Sunderland
Tottenham
1
0
W
22.03.26
Pre
Sunderland
Newcastle
2
1
W
14.03.26
Pre
Sunderland
Brighton
0
1
L
08.03.26
FA
Sunderland
Port Vale
0
1
L
03.03.26
Pre
Sunderland
Leeds
1
0
W
28.02.26
Pre
Sunderland
Bournemouth
1
1
D
22.02.26
Pre
Sunderland
Fulham
1
3
L
15.02.26
FA
Sunderland
Oxford United
1
0
W
11.02.26
Pre
Sunderland
Liverpool
0
1
L
07.02.26
Pre
Sunderland
Arsenal
0
3
L
02.02.26
Pre
Sunderland
Burnley
3
0
W
24.01.26
Pre
Sunderland
West Ham
1
3
L
17.01.26
Pre
Sunderland
Crystal Palace
2
1
W
10.01.26
FA
Sunderland
Everton
1
1
D
Last matches: Chelsea
19.05.26
Pre
Chelsea
Tottenham
2
1
W
16.05.26
FA
Chelsea
Manchester City
0
1
L
09.05.26
Pre
Chelsea
Liverpool
1
1
D
04.05.26
Pre
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
1
3
L
26.04.26
FA
Chelsea
Leeds
1
0
W
21.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Brighton
0
3
L
18.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Manchester United
0
1
L
12.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Manchester City
0
3
L
04.04.26
FA
Chelsea
Port Vale
7
0
W
21.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Everton
0
3
L
17.03.26
UEF
Chelsea
Paris Saint Germain
0
3
L
14.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Newcastle
0
1
L
11.03.26
UEF
Chelsea
Paris Saint Germain
2
5
L
07.03.26
FA
Chelsea
Wrexham
4
2
W
04.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Aston Villa
4
1
W
01.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Arsenal
1
2
L
21.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Burnley
1
1
D
13.02.26
FA
Chelsea
Hull City
4
0
W
10.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Leeds
2
2
D
07.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Wolves
3
1
W
H2H: Sunderland vs Chelsea
24.05.26
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
2
1
W
25.10.25
H2H
Chelsea
Sunderland
1
2
W
21.05.17
H2H
Chelsea
Sunderland
5
1
L
14.12.16
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
0
1
L
07.05.16
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
3
2
W
19.12.15
H2H
Chelsea
Sunderland
3
1
L
24.05.15
H2H
Chelsea
Sunderland
3
1
L
29.11.14
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
0
0
D
19.04.14
H2H
Chelsea
Sunderland
1
2
W
17.12.13
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
2
1
W
04.12.13
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
3
4
L
07.04.13
H2H
Chelsea
Sunderland
2
1
L
08.12.12
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
1
3
L
14.01.12
H2H
Chelsea
Sunderland
1
0
L
10.09.11
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
1
2
L
Last matches: Sunderland
09.05.26
Pre
Sunderland
Manchester United
0
0
D
24.04.26
Pre
Sunderland
Nottingham Forest
0
5
L
12.04.26
Pre
Sunderland
Tottenham
1
0
W
14.03.26
Pre
Sunderland
Brighton
0
1
L
22.02.26
Pre
Sunderland
Fulham
1
3
L
11.02.26
Pre
Sunderland
Liverpool
0
1
L
02.02.26
Pre
Sunderland
Burnley
3
0
W
17.01.26
Pre
Sunderland
Crystal Palace
2
1
W
01.01.26
Pre
Sunderland
Manchester City
0
0
D
28.12.25
Pre
Sunderland
Leeds
1
1
D
14.12.25
Pre
Sunderland
Newcastle
1
0
W
29.11.25
Pre
Sunderland
Bournemouth
3
2
W
08.11.25
Pre
Sunderland
Arsenal
2
2
D
03.11.25
Pre
Sunderland
Everton
1
1
D
18.10.25
Pre
Sunderland
Wolves
2
0
W
21.09.25
Pre
Sunderland
Aston Villa
1
1
D
30.08.25
Pre
Sunderland
Brentford
2
1
W
16.08.25
Pre
Sunderland
West Ham
3
0
W
H2H at home: Sunderland
24.05.26
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
2
1
W
14.12.16
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
0
1
L
07.05.16
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
3
2
W
29.11.14
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
0
0
D
17.12.13
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
2
1
W
04.12.13
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
3
4
L
08.12.12
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
1
3
L
10.09.11
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
1
2
L
Last matches: Chelsea
09.05.26
Pre
Chelsea
Liverpool
1
1
D
21.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Brighton
0
3
L
21.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Everton
0
3
L
11.03.26
UEF
Chelsea
Paris Saint Germain
2
5
L
07.03.26
FA
Chelsea
Wrexham
4
2
W
04.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Aston Villa
4
1
W
01.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Arsenal
1
2
L
13.02.26
FA
Chelsea
Hull City
4
0
W
07.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Wolves
3
1
W
28.01.26
UEF
Chelsea
Napoli
3
2
W
25.01.26
Pre
Chelsea
Crystal Palace
3
1
W
10.01.26
FA
Chelsea
Charlton
5
1
W
07.01.26
Pre
Chelsea
Fulham
1
2
L
04.01.26
Pre
Chelsea
Manchester City
1
1
D
20.12.25
Pre
Chelsea
Newcastle
2
2
D
09.12.25
UEF
Chelsea
Atalanta
1
2
L
06.12.25
Pre
Chelsea
Bournemouth
0
0
D
03.12.25
Pre
Chelsea
Leeds
1
3
L
22.11.25
Pre
Chelsea
Burnley
2
0
W
05.11.25
UEF
Chelsea
Qarabag
2
2
D
H2H away: Chelsea
24.05.26
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
2
1
L
14.12.16
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
0
1
W
07.05.16
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
3
2
L
29.11.14
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
0
0
D
17.12.13
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
2
1
L
04.12.13
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
3
4
W
08.12.12
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
1
3
W
10.09.11
H2H
Sunderland
Chelsea
1
2
W

Standings

Premier League
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 38 26 7 5 71:27 44 85
W W W W W
2 38 23 9 6 77:35 42 78
L D W W D
3 38 20 11 7 69:50 19 71
W W D W W
4 38 19 8 11 56:49 7 65
W W D L L
5 38 17 9 12 63:53 10 60
D L D L W
6 38 13 18 7 58:54 4 57
D D W W D
7 38 14 12 12 42:48 -6 54
W W D D L
8 38 14 11 13 52:46 6 53
L L W L W
9 38 14 11 13 55:52 3 53
D D L W L
10 38 14 10 14 58:52 6 52
L W D L L
11 38 15 7 16 47:51 -4 52
W D L L W
12 38 14 7 17 53:55 -2 49
L W D W L
13 38 13 10 15 47:50 -3 49
L L D D L
14 38 11 14 13 49:56 -7 47
L W D W D
15 38 11 12 15 41:51 -10 45
L D L D L
16 38 11 11 16 48:51 -3 44
D L D W W
17 38 10 11 17 48:57 -9 41
W L D W W
18 38 10 9 19 46:65 -19 39
W L L L W
19 38 4 10 24 38:75 -37 22
D L D L L
20 38 3 11 24 27:68 -41 20
D D L D L
Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
Relegation - Championship

Missing Players

Sunderland 6 missing
-
C. Talbi
Missing Fixture Muscle Injury
OUT
-
D. Ballard
Missing Fixture Red Card
OUT
-
R. Mundle
Missing Fixture Hamstring Injury
OUT
-
B. Traore
Questionable Knee Injury
OUT
-
S. Moore
Missing Fixture Wrist Injury
OUT
-
O. Alderete
Questionable Injury
OUT
Chelsea 5 missing
-
M. Mudryk
Missing Fixture Suspended
OUT
-
J. Gittens
Missing Fixture Muscle Injury
OUT
-
J. Derry
Missing Fixture Concussion
OUT
-
R. Lavia
Missing Fixture Knock
OUT
-
Unknown Player
Missing Fixture Hamstring Injury
OUT