Premier League· Regular Season - 38· Stadium of Light
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Sunderland vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 24 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Sunderland vs Chelsea tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Chelsea +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2Chelsea or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Sunderland +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.40 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 62% | 1.60 | - |
| 1XSunderland or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 60% | 1.67 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 40% | 2.49 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| 2Chelsea to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 38% | 2.67 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Chelsea -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.53 | - |
| 1Sunderland to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Sunderland -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.10 | - |
Sunderland vs Chelsea preview & analysis
Match preview
Sunderland host Chelsea in the Premier League (Regular Season - 38) at Stadium of Light on Sunday, 24 May 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Sunderland have won 2, Chelsea have won 4 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.8 goals, and both teams scored in 5 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Chelsea narrow favourites: Sunderland 23%, draw 38%, Chelsea 39%. We expect around 3.1 goals (1.3 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 60% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | +44 | 85 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | +42 | 78 |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | +19 | 71 |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | +7 | 65 |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | +10 | 60 |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | +4 | 57 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | -6 | 54 |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 53 |
| 9 |  Brentford | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +3 | 53 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | +6 | 52 |
| 11 |  Fulham | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | -4 | 52 |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | -2 | 49 |
| 13 |  Everton | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -3 | 49 |
| 14 |  Leeds | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | -7 | 47 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -10 | 45 |
| 16 |  Nottingham Forest | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 | 44 |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | -9 | 41 |
| 18 |  West Ham | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | -19 | 39 |
| 19 |  Burnley | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | -37 | 22 |
| 20 |  Wolves | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | -41 | 20 |
Sunderland vs Chelsea: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Sunderland vs Chelsea?
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Chelsea are favourites. Our model gives Sunderland a 23% chance of winning, Chelsea 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Sunderland vs Chelsea?
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We rate both teams to score at 60%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Sunderland vs Chelsea kick off?
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Sunderland vs Chelsea kicks off at 15:00 UTC on Sunday, 24 May 2026 at Stadium of Light, Sunderland.
