Sunderland vs Chelsea

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Chelsea vs Sunderland
Oct 25, 2025 3:00 pm
1 - 2

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Match details

Date: October 25 2025, 15:00 BST

Venue: Stamford Bridge

Confirmed lineups

Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
  • Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
  • Defenders: R. James, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, T. Chalobah, Marc Cucurella
  • Midfielders: M. Caicedo, E. Fernández, Pedro Neto
  • Forwards: João Pedro, A. Garnacho, Marc Guiu
Sunderland (5-4-1)
  • Goalkeeper: R. Roefs
  • Defenders: N. Mukiele, D. Ballard, L. Geertruida, Reinildo, T. Hume
  • Midfielders: B. Traoré, N. Sadiki, G. Xhaka, E. Le Fée
  • Forwards: W. Isidor

Missing players

Chelsea: The Blues will be without B. Badiashile (Muscle Injury), L. Colwill (Knee Injury), L. Delap (Hamstring Injury), Dário Essugo (Thigh Injury), M. Gusto (Red Card), M. Mudryk (Suspended), and C. Palmer (Groin Injury).

Sunderland: Sunderland is facing absences due to A. Alese (Shoulder Injury), D. Cirkin (Wrist Injury), H. Diarra (Groin Injury), L. Hjelde (Achilles Tendon Injury), R. Mundle (Hamstring Injury), and O. Alderete (Head Injury).

Match background

This fixture sees Chelsea, currently in 5th position, face off against Sunderland, who are closely trailing in 7th. Both teams are looking to secure vital points to maintain their push for European competition placements.

Recent form

Chelsea: The Blues have had a mixed spell with recent results showing two wins followed by two losses. They have scored 16 goals while conceding 9 in the tournament so far, emphasizing their attacking capabilities but also highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.

Sunderland: Sunderland has been more consistent, with two wins and a draw in their last four fixtures. They boast a compact defense, having conceded only 6 goals in their 8 appearances, while scoring 9. Their away performance still leaves room for improvement.

Head-to-head record

  • May 21 2017: Chelsea 5 - 1 Sunderland
  • December 14 2016: Sunderland 0 - 1 Chelsea
  • May 7 2016: Sunderland 3 - 2 Chelsea
  • December 19 2015: Chelsea 3 - 1 Sunderland
  • May 24 2015: Chelsea 3 - 1 Sunderland

Prediction

Expect a competitive match, with Chelsea likely to dominate possession given their home advantage and attacking prowess. Betting tip: Consider backing Chelsea to win.

Betting tipConsider backing Chelsea to win.
Sunderland vs Chelsea
May 24, 2026 4:00 pm
2 - 1

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Match details

Date: May 24 2026, 16:00 BST

Confirmed lineups

Sunderland (4-2-3-1)
  • Goalkeeper: R. Roefs
  • Defenders: L. Geertruida, N. Mukiele, L. O'Nien, Reinildo
  • Midfielders: G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, T. Hume
  • Forwards: E. Le Fée, N. Angulo, B. Brobbey
Chelsea (3-4-2-1)
  • Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
  • Defenders: W. Fofana, L. Colwill, J. Hato
  • Midfielders: M. Gusto, E. Fernández, M. Caicedo, Marc Cucurella
  • Forwards: C. Palmer, Pedro Neto, João Pedro

Match background

This match is significant for both teams as Sunderland sits at 10th place with 51 points, while Chelsea is at 8th with 52 points. A win for either side could impact their chances for European qualification.

Recent form

Sunderland: The Black Cats are coming off a win followed by two draws and a loss in their last four matches. Their overall record stands at 13 wins, 12 draws, and 12 losses.

Chelsea: The Blues are struggling with just one win in their last four matches, alongside two losses and a draw. They have 14 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses in total.

Head-to-head record

  • October 25, 2025: Chelsea 1 - 2 Sunderland
  • May 21, 2017: Chelsea 5 - 1 Sunderland
  • December 14, 2016: Sunderland 0 - 1 Chelsea
  • May 7, 2016: Sunderland 3 - 2 Chelsea
  • December 19, 2015: Chelsea 3 - 1 Sunderland

Prediction

Sunderland's recent performance may give them an edge at home, while Chelsea's away struggles could affect their gameplay. Betting tip: Consider a bet on Sunderland to win, given their recent head-to-head success.

Betting tipConsider a bet on Sunderland to win, given their recent head-to-head success.