Chelsea vs Sunderland Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
8th-placed Chelsea (14-10-13) travel to Stadium of Light in Sunderland to face 10th-placed Sunderland (13-12-12) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Sunderland come into this in mixed form (WDDLL) while Chelsea are in mixed form (WLDLW).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 11:00 AM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 4:00 pm BST |
| Venue | Stadium of Light, Sunderland |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Sunderland — WDDLL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 3-1 | Everton |
| D | 0-0 | Manchester United |
| D | 1-1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| L | 5-0 | Nottingham Forest |
| L | 4-3 | Aston Villa |
Chelsea — WLDLW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 2-1 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| L | 1-0 | Manchester City |
| D | 1-1 | Liverpool |
| L | 3-1 | Nottingham Forest |
| W | 1-0 | Leeds United |
Sunderland have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 3-1 win over Everton. It has been a mixed bag of results, and they will be looking to build some consistency.
Chelsea have picked up 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur. Away form has been inconsistent, and getting a result here will be a test of their character.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
Sunderland
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Brian Brobbey | Matches: 30, Goals: 7 |
| Goals | Wilson Isidor | Matches: 31, Goals: 6 |
| Assists | Enzo Le Fée | Matches: 35, Assists: 6 |
| Assists | Granit Xhaka | Matches: 33, Assists: 6 |
| Total Shots | Wilson Isidor | 41 |
| Total Shots | Enzo Le Fée | 34 |
| Saves | Robin Roefs | 107 |
| Saves | Melker Ellborg | 10 |
Chelsea
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | João Pedro | Matches: 34, Goals: 15 |
| Goals | Enzo Fernández | Matches: 35, Goals: 10 |
| Assists | João Pedro | Matches: 34, Assists: 5 |
| Assists | Pedro Neto | Matches: 33, Assists: 5 |
| Total Shots | Enzo Fernández | 72 |
| Total Shots | João Pedro | 71 |
| Saves | Robert Sánchez | 93 |
| Saves | Filip Jørgensen | 7 |
Players to Watch
Brian Brobbey has been Sunderland's standout performer this season, contributing 7 goals in 30 appearances. The Sunderland talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Chelsea will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Enzo Le Fée (6 assists in 35 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Chelsea, João Pedro leads the way with 15 goals in 34 appearances. João Pedro has contributed 5 assists in 34 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Sunderland defense with creative passing. Chelsea will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
Premier League Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | AFC Bournemouth | 37 | 13 | 17 | 7 | +4 | 56 |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | +9 | 53 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | +7 | 52 |
| 9 | Brentford | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | +3 | 52 |
| 10 | Sunderland | 37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | -7 | 51 |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 49 |
| 12 | Everton | 37 | 13 | 10 | 14 | -2 | 49 |
Only 2 positions separate these two sides in the table, adding extra significance to this fixture.
Season Stats Comparison
| Sunderland | Stat | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| -7 | Goal Difference | 7 |
| 40 | Goals Scored | 57 |
| 25 | Assists | 38 |
| 47 | Goals Conceded | 50 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Sunderland (ML) | 255 |
| Chelsea (ML) | 100 |
| Spread | CHE -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 |
The bookmakers have Sunderland as the underdog at 255, with Chelsea the roughly even at 100. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Prediction
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