Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 8, 2026
On November 8, 2026, Sunderland and Chelsea will meet in the 10th round of the English Premier League. The visitors are expected to go for nothing less than a win.
Sunderland vs Chelsea: team news and expert analysis
The club from the Stadium of Light only returned from the Championship in 2025 — and immediately finished seventh with 54 points. That earned them a place in the Europa League. The English side began their campaign there with a couple of wins, but drew with Lech before losing at home to Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday. They did, however, beat Brentford 3-2 in the League Cup. At the same time, they have lost the vast majority of their Premier League matches, with their only victory coming against Fulham back in August. They kept a clean sheet against Leeds in a 0-0 draw. But in the most recent round, they even went down to Coventry.
The London giants endured a disastrous previous season, finishing only tenth and missing out on European competition altogether. Their new manager, Xabi Alonso, has been unable to establish consistency, alternating wins with defeats. They beat Manchester United 2-0. However, they lost to Liverpool on penalties in the League Cup.
The European participants average just 0.78 goals scored away from home while conceding 1.89 per match. The capital club's players score 2.11 goals per game and concede 1.67.
Previous meetings: Sunderland vs Chelsea
Last season, the newcomer somehow managed to defeat the London giants.
The visitors are not without their problems. But a side like this must be beaten (odds — 2.06).
Sunderland vs Chelsea: key statistics and trends
- Sunderland have lost three of their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 44% of Sunderland's matches, with an average total of 2.67 goals per game
- Chelsea have won three of their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 56% of Chelsea's matches, with an average total of 3.78 goals per game
Sunderland vs Chelsea: possible starting line-ups
Sunderland play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Roefs — Mukiele, Danso, Alderete, Reinildo — Xhaka, Sadiki — Hume, Le Fée, Rigg — Tuterov
Chelsea play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible line-up): Penders — Acheampong, Lacroix, Colwill — Neto, Caicedo, Henderson, Hato — Palmer, Kenda — Rogers
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