Sunderland vs Chelsea Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2026
Sunderland vs Chelsea Predictions
Sunderland +0.5 can deliver a return at odds of -115 when they clash with Chelsea. We’ll side with the hosts on the Asian Handicap, knowing that a win or draw would be enough to land a payout with this bet.
Continue reading for our complete Sunderland vs Chelsea betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Sunderland meet Chelsea at Stadium of Light, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 8 November.
Sunderland lost away from home in their last Premier League game. Coventry City won 3-1 at Coventry Building Society Arena. The Black Cats had two shots on target and enjoyed 57% possession, while Enzo Le Fee bagged the goal.
On Thursday night, Sunderland lost to Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League by a 2-0 home scoreline.
Chelsea won their previous game, beating Manchester United at home. It was a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. The West London team had the lion’s share of the ball recording 59% possession and nine shots on goal, with Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer on the scoresheet.
H2H: 2-1 Victory for Sunderland in Last Head-to-Head
These two sides previously met at Stadium of Light, with Sunderland landing the home victory. Defeating Chelsea by a 2-1 scoreline.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Chelsea |
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 20 |  Sunderland |
9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 7:17 | 5 |
2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Sunderland have had 49.4% possession, 393.5 passes and 4.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.8 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts, while being awarded 4.0 corners.
Top goalscorer Brian Brobbey has found the net 3 times, Enzo Le Fee 2, with Wilson Isidor and two other players on 1. Thomas Meunier, Enzo Le Fee and Nilson Angulo are tied for the most assists on 1, with goalie Robin Roefs managing 2 clean sheets.
Chelsea have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.0 goals from 13.2 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 48.6% possession, 421.0 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 13.4 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.
Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro have top scored with 5, while Cole Palmer is next on 4. Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Emiliano Martinez has one clean sheet to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Trai Hume, Luke O'Nien, Dayann Methalie, Reinildo, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fee, Nilson Angulo, Brian Brobbey.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Penders (GK), Josh Acheampong, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Marco Palestra, Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, Estevao, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Pedro Neto.
Main Match Prediction
Sunderland look like the value bet on the Asian Handicap for this Premier League game. Backing the home team at +0.5 at -115 looks like the way forward, with plenty of juice in this price.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of Premier League stats that can also help to shape our picks.
According to the odds, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +575 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
Player Prop Picks
Cole Palmer (Chelsea) has fired over 1.5 shots on goal in four of his past five Premier League games on the road. The numbers imply that he can succeed with our Overs bet and we’re delighted to take the +138 available.
Morgan Rogers (Chelsea) has scored five goals in his past nine Premier League matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +175 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 6.40 corners for Chelsea in their past 5 games, with Sunderland conceding over 4.5 corners in 4 of the previous 5 matches. The latest stats suggest that it’s worth backing Chelsea to cover the Team Corners line, with -159 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re up for a bet builder, then we’ve got Sunderland on the Asian Handicap at +0.5, Yes on the Both Teams to Score market merged with Cole Palmer (Chelsea) to manage over 1.5 shots on target.
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Sunderland vs Chelsea Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Chelsea are the shortest price to win this Premier League clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 52% probability due to their -106 betting odds. The market implies that Sunderland are the most unlikely to win at +290.
There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Chelsea at -250 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Sunderland at +170.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -152 on the BTTS market.
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Cole Palmer is available at +155 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +400 to find the net first.
Stats: Last 10 Premier League matches only.
Sunderland haven’t won any of their past three games at Stadium of Light. The Black Cats have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Chelsea have recorded six defeats, three victories and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
Sunderland won 2-1 when they last played Chelsea at Stadium of Light.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Home Stats |
3-2-5 | 1.90 | 0.50 | 1.40 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 8 | |
| Chelsea Away Stats |
3-1-6 | 3.20 | 1.30 | 1.90 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Sunderland League Stats
Chelsea League Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sunderland this season are Brian Brobbey (3), Enzo Le Fee (2), Nilson Angulo (1)
- Top Assistors for Sunderland this season are Enzo Le Fee (1), Habib Diarra (1), Nilson Angulo (1)
Sunderland vs Chelsea Lineups & Team News
Sunderland Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Chelsea Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sunderland Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Chelsea Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Sunderland Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
Sunderland Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Regis Le Bris
Chelsea Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Man City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20:10 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 24:7 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 6 | Brentford | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 7 | Everton | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9:9 | 13 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 9 | Tottenham | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 11 | Hull | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 12 | Leeds | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Newcastle | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12:15 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 16 | Coventry | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9:16 | 9 |
| 17 | Man United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9:21 | 7 |
| 19 | Nott’m Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6:12 | 6 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7:17 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Man City | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11:7 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:1 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:3 | 10 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13:8 | 10 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:4 | 8 |
| 7 | Hull | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Tottenham | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 9 | Everton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Leeds | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 12 | Coventry | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 13 | Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 5 |
| 14 | Newcastle | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 5 |
| 15 | Liverpool | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 16 | Fulham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 17 | Man United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 18 | Sunderland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | 4 |
| 19 | Crystal Palace | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:10 | 3 |
| 20 | Nott’m Forest | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0:3 | 1 |
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