Sunderland vs Chelsea Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | Premier League 2026-27
Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea are winless against the Black Cats in the last two meetings.
Perched above the tidal waters of the River Wear, the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, United Kingdom, gears up to host Matchweek 10 of the Premier League. Home team Sunderland and reigning world champions Chelsea lock horns in what is set to be a thrilling clash.
The Black Cats find themselves at the bottom of the points table after clinching just a solitary win in the first nine games. It has been nothing less than a nightmare for Regis Le Bris’ side, who are coming after consecutive defeats to Coventry and Dinamo Zagreb.
They are winless in their last seven Premier League games. Their home form has also not been optimistic, as they scored just once in their last four home games in the Stadium of Light. They urgently need a win to get themselves out of the relegation zone.
The Blues are enjoying the time of their lives under Xabi Alonso, who has done a pretty decent job after taking over. The London outfit are placed fourth in the points table. A win can solidify their spot in the top four.
They have been brilliant offensively, scoring 10 goals in their last five games. In their last five games, they are unbeaten apart from that 2-0 defeat to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. They are coming off a 2-0 win over Manchester United in their most recent encounter.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Sunderland, United Kingdom
- Stadium: Stadium of Light
- Kick-off time: 7:30 pm IST
- Date: Sunday, November 8
- Referee: Jarred Gillett
- VAR: In use
Form:
Sunderland (in all competitions): L-L-W-D-D
Chelsea (in all competitions): W-D-L-W-W
Players to Watch
Robin Roefs (Sunderland)
It has been nothing less than a nightmare for Robin Roefs between the sticks, who has conceded 17 goals in nine games in the English top tier. He has managed to keep just two clean sheets so far. A bigger challenge awaits next as they take on one of the highest goalscoring teams in the tournament.
He catches diagonal deliveries cleanly to prevent second-ball scrambles. He is often known for triggering counterattacks after gathering the ball by looking for quick overhand throws.
Romeo Lavia (Chelsea)
The Belgian midfielder gave an assist in the last game and has also found the back of the net once in seven games for the Blues. He has been a dominating force in the midfield for Xabi Alonso’s side.
A calm presence in the Chelsea midfield, he positions himself in the central channels to break up counterattacks during transition plays. He will be up against the veteran Granit Xhaka in the midfield. He is also known for slowing down the tempo of the game by taking an extra touch to close down slender leads.
Match Facts
- Chelsea are winless against Sunderland in the last two games.
- Roy Bentley has been the highest goalscorer in this fixture.
- The last meetings between these sides saw Sunderland winning 2-1
Sunderland vs Chelsea FC: Betting Tips and Odds
- Chelsea to win – 19/20 with bet365
- Cole Palmer to score – 13/8 with bet365
- Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea FC- 16/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
For the hosts, Habib Diarra is injured alongside Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete and Romaine Mundle.
Chelsea will miss the presence of Emi Martinez, Jorrel Hato, Reece James, Joao Pedro and Maxence Lacroix for the next game.
Head-to-Head
Total games: 127
Sunderland won: 44
Chelsea FC won: 61
Matches drawn: 22
Predicted Lineups
Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Robin Roefs (GK); Trai Hume, Luke O’Nien, Arthur Méthalie, Reinildo Mandava; Lindon Sadiki, Granit Xhaka; Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fée, Nilson Angulo; Brian Brobbey
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Mike Penders (GK); Marco Palestra, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Josh Acheampong; Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia; Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, Estêvão; Pedro Neto
Match Prediction
Given the contrasting form of both teams, we expect this game to end in Chelsea’s favour. Sunderland’s home form has not been inspiring. Given how lethal Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer are, we expect the Blues to win the game.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea FC
Telecast Details
India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports
USA: NBC Sports, Universo
Nigeria: SuperSport, Canal+
When and where is the Sunderland vs Chelsea FC match?
The match will be played at Stadium of Light, Sunderland, UK, on Sunday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. IST.
Where and how to watch the Sunderland vs Chelsea FC match in India?
The match can be streamed on JioHotstar in India.
Where and how to watch the Sunderland vs Chelsea FC match in the UK?
The match can be streamed on Sky Sports in the UK.
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