Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction, lineups, odds and bet builder tips. Read team news, standout odds and betting angles before this Premier League clash.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Match Summary
Competition | English Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
Match Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Sunderland, Stadium of Light |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports PL |
Bottom host fourth at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, and Sunderland vs Chelsea has a lopsided look about it. Chelsea are 21/20 with AK Bets, which feels fair.
Sunderland are rooted to the foot of the Premier League with five points. Régis Le Bris is still in charge, but his side have gone seven league games without a win.
Chelsea arrive on the back of a 2-0 win over Manchester United. That made it three wins from their last four for Xabi Alonso's side, though they rode their luck before the break.
Across previous meetings, the head-to-head is level at three wins apiece with no draws. Anything less than three points could leave Sunderland bottom heading into the international break.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Form
Sunderland have lost five of their last six Premier League matches, and the rot spread to Europe with a defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League. The defence is the bigger worry, shipping at least two goals in five of those last six league outings. Granit Xhaka runs the engine room, but finishing remains a weakness.
Chelsea have scored 19 goals in their opening nine Premier League games, and no side in the division has landed more shots on target. Their away form is patchier, with two wins and two defeats from four trips this season. Cole Palmer leads the line and Morgan Rogers carries the creative threat, so service is not the issue.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Sunderland: Habib Diarra (Injured/out), Romaine Mundle (Injured/out), Dan Ballard (Injured/out), Nordi Mukiele (Injured/doubtful), Omar Alderete (Suspended)
Chelsea: João Pedro (Injured/out), Maxence Lacroix (Injured/out), Jamie Gittens (Injured/out), Reece James (Injured/out), Emiliano Martínez (Injured/doubtful), Pep Chavarría (Injured/doubtful)
Sunderland
The big change in the Sunderland vs Chelsea lineups is at the back, where Kevin Danso is set to return with Omar Alderete suspended after his sending-off against Coventry. Nordi Mukiele could be back from a facial injury, while Habib Diarra faces up to six weeks out with a hamstring problem.
Chelsea
Emiliano Martínez is back ahead of schedule from the facial injury he picked up at Everton and could feature. João Pedro, Maxence Lacroix and Reece James stay sidelined until after the international break, and Chelsea could stick with the same XI that beat Manchester United.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Predicted Lineup
Sunderland
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Robin Roefs; Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Reinildo Mandava; Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka; Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fée, Nilson Angulo; Brian Brobbey
Chelsea
Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Mike Penders; Wesley Fofana, Jordan Henderson, Levi Colwill; Pep Chavarría, Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia, Marco Palestra; Estêvão, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers
Sunderland vs Chelsea Key Stats & Match Facts
Chelsea have had 6+ shots on target in 8 out of 9 matches vs Sunderland in the Premier League.
There have been 27+ shots taken in 8 of the last 10 meetings between Chelsea and Sunderland in the Premier League.
Chelsea have had 16+ shots in 8 out of 10 matches vs Sunderland in the Premier League.
There have been 12+ shots on target in 6 of Chelsea's last 9 matches in the Premier League.
Morgan Rogers has scored or assisted in 6 of his last 9 Premier League appearances.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea. This Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction rests on a simple mismatch: a Chelsea attack full of shots against a home defence that keeps leaking goals. Chelsea carry a 49% win probability against 26% for the hosts, and Sunderland lack the cutting edge to keep pace.
Best Bets
Chelsea to win at the Stadium of Light in the Win Market. They are the model's favourites against a Sunderland side who have lost five of their last six league games. Of our Sunderland vs Chelsea best bets, this is the most straightforward. Bottom of the table against fourth is not a fixture to go hunting for an upset, especially when Chelsea's counter-attacking is a strength and defending counters is exactly where Sunderland struggle.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a total of about 2.7 goals. The projected total of 2.69 goals clears the line. Sunderland have also seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against Chelsea in all competitions, so brace for a messy afternoon on Wearside.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Bet Builder
Our Sunderland vs Chelsea bet builder tips back Chelsea's shooters and a scrappy afternoon, combining Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer shot lines with a card leg at 6/1 with Paddy Power.
Pedro Neto Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: Neto has landed 1+ shots on target in every one of his last 6 Premier League outings. Against a defence this porous, that run is worth riding.
Cole Palmer Over 2.5 Player Shots: Palmer has attempted 3+ shots in 6 of his 9 most recent Premier League appearances, and as Chelsea's focal point he can expect plenty of looks.
Over 5.5 Total Cards: this line has hit in 3 of the last 3 Chelsea matches, and opponents tend to play aggressively against them. A desperate Sunderland side fits that bill.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 6/1.
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Sunderland vs Chelsea Talking Points
The big question is where Sunderland's goals come from. They have drawn a blank in their last three matches at the Stadium of Light, and with finishing rated a weakness, their best route is attacking set pieces, which happens to be where Chelsea are vulnerable. The problem is that Chelsea make a habit of flying out of the blocks in either half, and that is the last thing a side who so often concede first needs. Sunderland are 11/4 with AK Bets on the Sunderland vs Chelsea betting odds, and short of a set-piece smash and grab, that price looks about right for a team this badly out of form.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Predictions FAQs
When is the Sunderland vs Chelsea Premier League match?
The match is on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 14:00 UK time.
Where is Sunderland vs Chelsea being played?
The match is being played at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
Where can I watch Sunderland vs Chelsea on TV?
The match is listed on Sky Sports PL.
What competition is Sunderland vs Chelsea in?
Sunderland vs Chelsea is an English Premier League fixture.
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