Chelsea vs. Sunderland: Match Preview, Predictions, and Team Lineups
Chelsea is set to face Sunderland in an intriguing Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The Blues are on a remarkable winning streak, having secured their fourth consecutive victory in various competitions by defeating Ajax 5-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday. This follows a strong 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest, contributing to Chelsea’s resurgence after a shaky September. Currently, they sit fifth in the league table and could potentially ascend to second, depending on results from other matches.
Chelsea’s Recent Form and Objectives
Chelsea has shown impressive growth, and they are determined to achieve their first win against Sunderland since their last encounter in 2017. However, the match will not be straightforward. Sunderland, freshly promoted to the Premier League, has also started the season strongly. They are currently level on points with Chelsea and have only lost twice, both while playing away from home.
Head-to-Head Record: Chelsea vs. Sunderland
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 22/10/2025 | Chelsea 5 – 1 Ajax |
| 18/10/2025 | Sunderland 2 – 0 Wolves |
| 18/10/2025 | Nottingham Forest 0 – 3 Chelsea |
| 04/10/2025 | Manchester United 2 – 0 Sunderland |
| 04/10/2025 | Chelsea 2 – 1 Liverpool |
Injury Updates and Suspensions
While Chelsea is keen to extend their successful streak, they face several injury challenges. Notably, Cole Palmer is expected to return only after the November international break. Levi Colwill and Liam Delap are also sidelined, alongside Benoît Badiashile, who is out until December. Additionally, Malo Gusto will miss the match due to a suspension after receiving a red card against Nottingham Forest.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea
- Sánchez
- James
- Acheampong
- Chalobah
- Cucurella
- Caicedo
- Lavia
- Neto
- Fernández
- Garnacho
- Pedro
Sunderland
- Roefs
- Hume
- Ballard
- Mukiele
- Reinildo
- Xhaka
- Sadiki
- Adingra
- Rigg
- Le Fée
- Isidor
Match Predictions
With both teams eager for points, the stakes are high. Chelsea’s depth and recent form may give them an edge, making them favorites to win. The expected score is a 3-0 victory for Chelsea, but Sunderland will aim to disrupt those plans and seek an upset at Stamford Bridge. As the match approaches, fans from both sides are eager to witness this Premier League showdown.
