Match preview

Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) host Chelsea (10th, 7 pts) at Stadium of Light on Sunday 8 November, kick-off 14:00.

Sunderland are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 10). Chelsea are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 12).

The last league meeting, in May 2026, finished Sunderland 2–1 Chelsea.

Varless AI expects around 1.5 goals for Sunderland and 1.5 for Chelsea, making Sunderland 38% to win, the draw 26% and Chelsea 36%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 57%.