Sunderland
- Sunderland have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five matches.
- Sunderland lost 3-1 at Coventry in their most recent Premier League 2026/2027 game and fell 2-0 to GNK Dinamo Zagreb at home in the Europa League - so there's a lot of pressure on Régis Le Bris to deliver a result on Sunday.
- The Black Cats are a better team than their early-season performances suggest and have enough quality, with Brian Brobbey top-scoring in the Premier League 2026/2027 with three in five, to cause Chelsea problems.
Chelsea
- Chelsea have won three and lost two of their last five.
- But Xabi Alonso's Blues look a solid top-four pick since he took over on 1 July 2026 and his change to a back four has brought more control and cleaner attacking rotations to the team.
- Chelsea have won two and lost two of their four away Premier League 2026/2027 matches to date, scoring 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.75.
- Joao Pedro has three goals in his first four Premier League 2026/2027 games and looks like the most reliable finisher on the pitch, but Morgan Rogers has struck three of the Blues' ten goals in their last five games to add another live wire to the final third.
Head-to-Head
Alonso's side have not won at Sunderland in their last away game, but the form book and league positions of both teams suggest this one should go their way.
Key Players
- Brian Brobbey - top-scoring in the Premier League 2026/2027 with three in five and a key threat for Sunderland.
- Joao Pedro - has three goals in his first four Premier League 2026/2027 games and looks like Chelsea's most reliable finisher.
- Morgan Rogers - has struck three of the Blues' ten goals in their last five games and adds pace and invention to the final third.
Betting Insights
- It should be a transitional game and the Blues should control the ball enough to punish the Black Cats if they leave too many gaps between the lines.
- An away win with both teams to score - no is our selection as Sunderland will be desperate to push forward at some point during the game.
- Chelsea's away form and attacking options make them the more likely winners, but Sunderland's quality and pressing mean they can create chances.
Prediction
- The Blues should control possession and exploit gaps if Sunderland leave space between the lines, making Chelsea the favourites to take the three points.
- An away win with both teams to score - no is the advised pick, with Sunderland likely to press and invite pressure that Chelsea can punish.
