Chelsea travel to face Sunderland in the 10th round of the Premier League on 8 November 2026, with the London club expected to come out on top in a closely contested match.
Sunderland have endured a difficult opening to the season and sit bottom of the English top flight after nine matches. Regis Le Bris’ side have collected only five points, recording one victory and two draws alongside seven defeats.
The Black Cats’ recent form has offered little encouragement. Sunderland have won just once in their past five matches, leaving them in 20th place and under pressure to improve their results.
Chelsea, by contrast, are fourth in the Premier League with 16 points. Habi Alonso’s team have won five of their nine league games and drawn one, although three defeats have highlighted the club’s lack of consistency.
The capital side have alternated victories and losses in recent weeks, but remain well placed in the standings despite that uneven run. Their latest six matches have produced three wins and three defeats.
Head-to-head record
Sunderland and Chelsea have met 127 times in competitive football. Sunderland have won 44 of those fixtures, while Chelsea have recorded 61 victories.
The remaining 22 meetings ended level. The historical record therefore favours Chelsea, who have also been identified by bookmakers as the favourites for the forthcoming Premier League encounter.
Match prediction
Neither side has been especially prolific in front of goal recently, making a high-scoring contest unlikely. Sunderland’s position at the foot of the table reflects their poor start, while Chelsea’s stronger league placing is tempered by their inconsistent results.
Chelsea are consequently expected to secure the points, but only by the narrowest margin. A tight match with few goals is the anticipated outcome, with the visitors tipped to win.
