Match preview

Chelsea (10th, 7 pts) host Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 16 January, kick-off 15:00.

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

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

Varless AI expects around 1.8 goals for Chelsea and 1.2 for Sunderland, making Chelsea 50% to win, the draw 24% and Sunderland 26%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 58%.