Chelsea and Sunderland are set to clash in an exciting Premier League match on Saturday afternoon. Chelsea aims to extend their winning streak, having secured four consecutive victories across all competitions. The Blues triumphed over Ajax 5-1 in their last Champions League match, building on a solid 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest the prior weekend. This impressive run has propelled Chelsea to fifth place in the league standings.
Chelsea’s Recent Performance
After a challenging September, Chelsea appears to have regained their form at a crucial moment. They have the potential to rise to second place in the standings, depending on results from other matches. However, they are primarily focused on defeating Sunderland, as it’s been since 2017 that they last achieved victory against them.
Sunderland’s Start to the Season
Sunderland, newly promoted to the Premier League, has also shown strong performances, level on points with Chelsea. The Black Cats have experienced only two losses this season, both while playing away. Notably, they have struggled on the road, scoring just once in four away matches. This matchup at Stamford Bridge will be a significant test of their abilities.
Head-to-Head Record
The recent encounters between Chelsea and Sunderland include:
- Chelsea 5–1 Ajax – 22/10/25
- Sunderland 2–0 Wolves – 18/10/25
- Nottingham Forest 0–3 Chelsea – 18/10/25
- Manchester United 2–0 Sunderland – 04/10/25
- Chelsea 2–1 Liverpool – 04/10/25
Injury Updates
Both teams are dealing with injury concerns ahead of the match. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is a notable absentee, with others like Levi Colwill, Liam Delap, and Benoît Badiashile sidelined for extended periods. Mykhailo Mudryk is also serving a provisional suspension, while Malo Gusto won’t participate due to a red card received in the previous match.
Sunderland’s Omar Alderete will miss the match due to concussion. However, the return of Reinildo from suspension will strengthen their defense. Goalkeeper Robin Roefs is expected to be crucial in maintaining a solid backline against Chelsea’s attacking threats.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea’s Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- Sánchez
- James
- Acheampong
- Chalobah
- Cucurella
- Caicedo
- Lavia
- Neto
- Fernández
- Garnacho
- Pedro
Sunderland’s Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- Roefs
- Hume
- Ballard
- Mukiele
- Reinildo
- Xhaka
- Sadiki
- Adingra
- Rigg
- Le Fée
- Isidor
Match Prediction
Given Chelsea’s excellent form and the returning key players, they are favorites to win this match. A prediction of Chelsea 3–0 Sunderland seems plausible, with expectations for a solid defensive display.
For fans in the UK, the match will not be televised but audio coverage will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT. Viewers in the US can catch the action on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video.
