Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction: Sunderland host Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Sunday 8 November 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 WAT, in a Premier League fixture that pits the bottom side against a Chelsea team chasing the top four. Sunderland are bottom of the table with five points from nine games and have failed to score in their last three home league games, while Chelsea arrive fourth with 16 points after winning three of their last four league games.
This Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction leans towards the visitors, whose attack and recent clean sheets should be too much for a side that has taken one point from its last six league games. Sunderland did complete the league double over Chelsea last season, so this preview looks at the recent form, key stats, head-to-head record, pre-game odds, team news and predicted lineups before our betting tips.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Match Preview / Betting Preview
Sunderland’s return to the top flight has turned into a struggle: they are winless in seven league games and cannot find the net at home. Chelsea, by contrast, have scored nine goals in their last four league games and look well placed to take advantage of a side low on confidence. That contrast is what makes this Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction so interesting to bet on, with the visitors strong favourites at the Stadium of Light.
Team Recent Form
Sunderland – L L L D L (Premier League, oldest to newest): lost 5-3 at Manchester City on 20 September; lost 0-2 to Brighton on 10 October; lost 0-2 at Bournemouth on 18 October; drew 0-0 with Leeds on 25 October; lost 3-1 at Coventry on 31 October. Sunderland are winless in 7 league games and have failed to score in their last 3 home league games.
Chelsea – L W W L W (oldest to newest): lost 3-0 at Brentford on 18 September; beat Bournemouth 5-1 on 10 October; beat Everton 2-0 on 17 October; lost 0-2 to Tottenham on 24 October; beat Manchester United 2-0 on 31 October. Chelsea have won 3 of their last 4 league games, scoring 9.
Key Stats
- Sunderland are bottom (20th) with 5 points from 9 games.
- Chelsea are 4th with 16 points.
- Sunderland completed the league double over Chelsea last season, their first since 2000/01.
0-2 is our correct-score prediction: bottom-placed Sunderland have 1 point from their last 6 league games and have not scored in 3 home league games, while Chelsea have won 3 of their last 4 and should keep a clean sheet at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland vs Chelsea H2H
- 24 May 2026: Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea
- 25 October 2025: Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland
- 21 May 2017: Chelsea 5-1 Sunderland
- 14 December 2016: Sunderland 0-1 Chelsea
Pre Game Odds
- Sunderland: 3.91
- Draw: 3.88
- Chelsea: 1.99
Pre-game odds from 1xbet via SportyTrader.
Team News Sunderland
Suspended: Omar Alderete (sent off with two yellows vs Coventry, one-game ban).
Out: Dan Ballard (hamstring), Habib Diarra (muscle injury, about 6 weeks) and Romaine Mundle (knee).
Doubt / possible return: Nordi Mukiele (concussion protocols, expected to be available).
Team News Chelsea
Out: Joao Pedro (thigh), Reece James (knee surgery), Maxence Lacroix (hamstring), Jamie Gittens (ankle) and Jorrel Hato (back, to be assessed).
Doubt: Moises Caicedo (discomfort in training, late fitness check).
Emiliano Martinez is back in training with a protective mask after fractured-jaw surgery and is in contention; Mike Penders has started the last three games in goal.
Predicted Lineups
Sunderland possible XI: Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, O’Nien, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Rigg, Le Fee, Angulo; Brobbey.
Chelsea possible XI: Penders; Acheampong, Fofana, Colwill, Palestra; Caicedo, Lavia; Estevao, Palmer, Rogers; Neto.
Predicted lineups only for this Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction, via Sports Mole (6 November 2026). Note that the Chelsea midfield spot is unsettled pending the Caicedo late check.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Here are our Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction betting tips:
Tip 1 – Result: Chelsea win.
Tip 2 – Over-Under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals.
Tip 3 – BTTS Yes-No: Both teams to score — No.
Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction
Our Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction is a Chelsea win, with under 2.5 goals and both teams to score — No. Sunderland’s goalscoring problems and Chelsea’s recent form point to a controlled away win at the Stadium of Light. For another Premier League preview this weekend, read our Crystal Palace vs Liverpool prediction.
