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Sunderland are hoping to get off the foot of the Premier League table when they host Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon.
The Black Cats have only picked up five points so far this season and also lost 2-0 at home to Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League.
Meanwhile, Chelsea were victorious by the same scoreline at home to Manchester United last weekend and are sitting pretty in fourth in the table.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Sunderland vs. Chelsea key stats
- Sunderland have lost five of their last six league games (D1).
- Chelsea have won three of their previous four league matches (L1).
- Both head-to-heads last season saw both teams score.
Sunderland vs. Chelsea preview: Blues to beat Black Cats?
Sunderland vs Chelsea — Tale of the Tape
| Sunderland | vs | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| 20th | Position | 4th |
| 5 | Points | 16 |
| 7 | Goals For | 19 |
| 17 | Goals Against | 15 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 18th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 6th (A) |
After finishing seventh and qualifying for the Europa League last season, Sunderland are struggling this term.
They sit rock-bottom of the league and are struggling to adapt to life with added European football.
Having lost five of their previous six league matches, it is hard to see the Black Cats picking up points against Chelsea.
Regis Le Bris' side will also be without Omar Alderete who is suspended, but Nordi Mukiele should return.
As for Chelsea, Moises Caicedo must be assessed after showing signs of “discomfort”, but Emi Martinez is “training well” and could return after the international break.
Having missed out on European football last season, the Blues have improved significantly under Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea are fourth and on course to qualify for the Champions League, which would represent a successful first campaign for the Spaniard.
With Sunderland struggling, they will be confident of getting another positive result.
Sunderland vs. Chelsea form guide & betting tips
| Sunderland | vs | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
LLLDL |
Form | LWWLW |
| 1 | Points | 9 |
| 20th | Form Table | 6th |
| 4 | Goals For | 9 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 6 |
DDWLL |
Form (All Comps) | WWLLW |
Whispers predicts: Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea
Chelsea are favourites, and given their superior form, we are backing Chelsea to win at 1/1 (2.00).
However, having only kept two league clean sheets this season, BTTS – Yes at 8/11 (1.73) is our next pick.
Sunderland's last six matches have produced nine or fewer corners, so Under 9.5 corners at 1/1 (2.00) is our final punt.
Overall, we are predicting a 3-1 Chelsea victory, which is available at 16/1 (17.00).
> BTTS – Yes at 1.73 | Likelihood: High
> Chelsea to win at 2.00 | Likelihood: High
> Under 9.5 corners at 2.00 | Likelihood: High