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On May 24, 2026, Sunderland hosts Chelsea in an exciting Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light. Based on recent form, historical head-to-heads, and squad availability, Chelsea are slight favorites to take at least a point from this fixture. Our prediction favors a narrow win or draw with low goals expected, making under 2.5 goals a key market to consider. This page provides in-depth analysis, best bets, and value picks for Sunderland vs Chelsea betting tips.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
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| 8 |
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37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 57 | 50 | 7 | 52 | W D L L L |
| 10 |
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37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 47 | -7 | 51 | W D D L L |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Home | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Away | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30% | 35% | 35% |
| Home | 39% | 33% | 28% |
| Away | 21% | 37% | 42% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 |
| Home | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Away | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24% | 57% | 19% |
| Home | 26% | 53% | 21% |
| Away | 22% | 61% | 17% |
Sunderland faces Chelsea at Stadium of Light on May 24, 2026. Sunderland's recent form is limited by injuries and a red card suspension for key defender D. Ballard, while Chelsea's squad is impacted by multiple injuries and suspensions including key players like M. Mudryk. Chelsea's history as an away team in this fixture suggests they remain formidable despite squad issues.
Sunderland's squad is missing D. Ballard (Red Card), S. Moore (Wrist Injury), and R. Mundle (Hamstring Injury). O. Alderete and B. Traore are questionable. Chelsea's issues include the absence of M. Gusto (Injury), J. Gittens (Muscle Injury), M. Mudryk (Suspended), R. Lavia (Knock), and others. These absences impact the tactical setup for both teams.
If Sunderland scores first in the upcoming match at Stadium of Light, the game could open up, but current form suggests Chelsea holds a slight edge. The recent head-to-heads show Chelsea's dominance, especially in away fixtures, indicating they are resilient against Sunderland. Expect a tight contest with strategic gameplay influencing the scoreline.
Chelsea's personnel issues might lead them to adopt a more cautious approach, focusing on organized defense and quick counterattacks. Sunderland, meanwhile, could be more direct, aiming to capitalize on home advantage. Betting angles include a potential low-scoring game and Chelsea's resilience to secure at least a draw, considering their recent away performances.
See below all the main information for this match.
The most probable outcome is Chelsea to win or draw, given their historical performance against Sunderland and current form predictions.
Chelsea are slightly favored to secure a win or at least a draw, with a projected probability of around 55%.
Expected goals for Sunderland are around 1.4, whereas Chelsea's are about 0.8, suggesting a close contest possibly ending in a low-scoring game.