Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Sunderland vs Chelsea in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Sunderland vs Chelsea |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 16:00 BST |
| Venue | Stadium of Light |
Match Prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Chelsea
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 25 Oct 2025 |  Chelsea vs  Sunderland |
1 – 2 | Stamford Bridge |
| Premier League | 21 May 2017 | Chelsea vs Sunderland |
5 – 1 | Stamford Bridge |
| Premier League | 14 Dec 2016 | Sunderland vs Chelsea |
0 – 1 | Stadium of Light |
| Premier League | 07 May 2016 | Sunderland vs Chelsea |
3 – 2 | Stadium of Light |
| Premier League | 19 Dec 2015 | Chelsea vs Sunderland |
3 – 1 | Stamford Bridge |
Sunderland have shown they can make games awkward, with a 3-1 away win at Everton, a home draw with Manchester United and a 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers in their last three league matches. Even so, the 0-5 home loss to Nottingham Forest and the 3-4 defeat at Aston Villa show they can be exposed when the game opens up. Chelsea arrive with a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur and a 1-1 draw at Liverpool in their most recent league outings, which suggests they have enough to edge a tight contest.
With no xG data available, the betting case leans more on recent results and the head-to-head pattern, which has produced narrow scorelines in four of the last five meetings. Sunderland have already beaten Chelsea 2-1 away in October 2025, so they have shown they can compete in this fixture. Match Prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Chelsea
Form Guide & Team Overview
Sunderland
Sunderland’s recent league form has been mixed, but there are signs of resilience in the last three matches. They beat Everton 3-1 away, drew 0-0 at home to Manchester United and shared a 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers away.
The concern is that their two results before that were heavy and high-scoring defeats, losing 0-5 at home to Nottingham Forest and 3-4 away to Aston Villa. That gives them a record of one win, two draws and two losses across the last five league games, which points to inconsistency rather than steady momentum.
Sunderland Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 17 May 2026 |  Everton vs Sunderland |
1 – 3 | W | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| Premier League | 9 May 2026 | Sunderland vs  Manchester United |
0 – 0 | D | Stadium of Light |
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 |  Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sunderland |
1 – 1 | D | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 24 Apr 2026 | Sunderland vs  Nottingham Forest |
0 – 5 | L | Stadium of Light |
| Premier League | 19 Apr 2026 |  Aston Villa vs Sunderland |
4 – 3 | L | Villa Park |
Chelsea
Chelsea’s recent league form has also been uneven, although the latest two results are more encouraging. They beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home and drew 1-1 away at Liverpool, which is a better return than the run before it.
Before that, Chelsea lost 1-3 at home to Nottingham Forest, 0-3 away to Brighton & Hove Albion and 0-1 at home to Manchester United. Across the last five league matches that leaves them with one win, one draw and three defeats, so the overall picture is still patchy.
Chelsea Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 19 May 2026 | Chelsea vs  Tottenham Hotspur |
2 – 1 | W | Stamford Bridge |
| Premier League | 9 May 2026 |  Liverpool vs Chelsea |
1 – 1 | D | Anfield |
| Premier League | 4 May 2026 | Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest |
1 – 3 | L | Stamford Bridge |
| Premier League | 21 Apr 2026 |  Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea |
3 – 0 | L | The American Express Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | Chelsea vs Manchester United |
0 – 1 | L | Stamford Bridge |
Team News & Injury Report
Sunderland
- Simon Moore (Broken Hand)
Chelsea
- Jesse Derry (Concussion)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Sunderland (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Robin Roefs (Goalkeeper), Lutsharel Geertruida (Defender), Nordi Mukiele (Defender), Omar Alderete (Defender), Reinildo Mandava (Defender), Enzo Le Fée (Midfielder), Granit Xhaka (Midfielder), Nilson Angulo (Midfielder), Noah Sadiki (Midfielder), Trai Hume (Midfielder), Brian Brobbey (Attacker)
Sunderland’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a solid base with two central midfielders screening the defence and helping them stay compact. It also leaves Brian Brobbey as the main outlet, with support coming from the three players behind him to carry the ball and link play.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Robert Sánchez (Goalkeeper), Jorrel Hato (Defender), Josh Acheampong (Defender), Marc Cucurella (Defender), Wesley Fofana (Defender), Andrey Santos (Midfielder), Cole Palmer (Midfielder), Enzo Fernández (Midfielder), Moisés Caicedo (Midfielder), Pedro Neto (Midfielder), Liam Delap (Attacker)
Chelsea’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them control through the double pivot and the central midfield trio ahead of it. With Liam Delap up top, they have a clear focal point for attacks while the wide players can stretch Sunderland’s back line.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Sunderland | Chelsea | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | Chelsea | Brian Brobbey will need to use his physical presence well against Jorrel Hato if Sunderland are to turn pressure into chances. |
| Sunderland | Chelsea | Enzo Le Fée’s ability to connect midfield and attack could be important against Andrey Santos in the central areas. |
| Sunderland | Chelsea | Brian Brobbey is key for Sunderland because he is the main attacking reference point in their 4-2-3-1 and the player most likely to finish moves. |
| Sunderland | Chelsea | Liam Delap is key for Chelsea because he gives their 4-2-3-1 a direct central option and a clear target in the final third. |
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