Sunderland will aim to move off the bottom of the Premier League standings when they host Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on November 8. The visitors have their sights on back-to-back wins.

Sunderland in Free Fall Following Slow Start to the Season

It has been a poor start to the Premier League season for Regis Le Bris and his Sunderland side, as the Black Cats currently sit bottom of the standings after winning just once in the opening nine rounds. Their poor form continued with a midweek Europa League defeat against Dinamo Zagreb.

A poor showing last Saturday saw them lose 3-1 against Coventry, which at least ended a three-game league run without a goal. Brian Brobbey showed his commitment to the club by signing a new deal, but he hasn’t found the net since his hat-trick against Manchester City on September 20.

Nordi Mukiele should be fit enough to return after sitting out last weekend’s defeat. Omar Alderete is suspended after being sent off against Coventry.

Sunderland predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Meunier, Mukiele, O’Nien, Reinildo; Sadiki, Xhaka; Rigg, Le Fee, Angulo; Brobbey

Chelsea Back on Track with a Recent League Win

The pressure eased on Xabi Alonso last Saturday, when Chelsea recorded a comfortable 2-0 home win against Manchester United.

That victory ended a two-game winless run in all competitions for the Blues, and also saw the team keep a second league clean sheet in three fixtures. Mike Penders kept a first clean sheet in the win, as he continues to deputise for the injured Emiliano Martinez. Jorrel Hato and Reece James also remain out.

Estevao replaced the injured Joao Pedro last weekend, catching the eye by recording the joint-most chances (3) and taking the most shots (6) in the win against United.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Penders; Acheampong, Fofana, Colwill, Palestra; Caicedo, Lavia; Estevao, Palmer, Rogers; Neto

Sunderland vs Chelsea Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Double Chance: Chelsea or Draw
  • Odds: 1.33 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Sunderland 0-2 Chelsea
  • 22Bet Booking Code: V7EUT

Key stats:

  • Sunderland are winless in seven league fixtures.
  • Chelsea have won three of their previous four in the Premier League.
  • The Blues have avoided defeat in 12 of their last 18 trips to the Stadium of Light.

The Double Chance offers a logical play this weekend, as it covers a Chelsea win or draw. The Blues have been reliable, avoiding defeat in regulation time in six of their previous eight.

Sunderland will have limited time to prepare for this clash with a European engagement on Thursday. It is also notable that the Black Cats have failed to win three of their four home league fixtures in 2026-27.

The main risk to the selection is Sunderland’s motivation, as only a win will lift the hosts off the bottom of the standings. However, the draw being covered in the selection means the Double Chance option is a standout angle at 1.33.

Sunderland vs Chelsea Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Both Teams to Score (BTTS) - No
  • Odds: 2.116 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: VL4VT

Sunderland’s poor attacking output is alarming, but it makes BTTS - No a value play. The Black Cats haven’t scored in four of their previous five Premier League games, and they have netted just once in their four home league fixtures at the Stadium of Light.

Chelsea have improved defensively throughout the season, keeping clean sheets in recent wins against Everton and Manchester United.

Verdict: Double Chance: Chelsea or Draw (1.33) — Sunderland 0-2 Chelsea.