Sunderland vs Chelsea Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Sunderland and Chelsea takes place at Stadium of Light on 08 November 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the England Premier League. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Sunderland aim for structural stability in their setup.
Chelsea prefer systems with three central defenders.
Recent Form
Sunderland
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Chelsea
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Sunderland are under pressure after a string of poor results. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
In contrast, Chelsea show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Recent Form Home/Away
Sunderland (Home)
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Chelsea (Away)
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Sunderland are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
There is little difference in Chelsea's performance across venues.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Sunderland
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Chelsea
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Sunderland have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
However, Chelsea are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Sunderland (Home)
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Chelsea (Away)
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A huge contrast in clean sheet potential, heavily favouring home games for Sunderland.
There is little difference in Chelsea's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Sunderland
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Chelsea
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Sunderland have been involved in low-scoring games recently. They often prioritise defensive structure.
In contrast, Chelsea regularly feature in high-scoring games. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Sunderland (Home)
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Chelsea (Away)
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Only small differences appear in Sunderland's match tempo home versus away.
Chelsea's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Scoring Consistency
Sunderland
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Chelsea
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Sunderland have shown mixed attacking reliability lately. They will need more consistency in the final third.
Meanwhile, Chelsea continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Sunderland (Home)
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Chelsea (Away)
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There is little difference in Sunderland's scoring output across venues.
Chelsea attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
On average Sunderland scores 0.3 and concedes 1.3 goals in home matches, while Chelsea averagely scores 1.5 and concedes 1.8 goals in away matches.
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Sunderland vs Chelsea Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Sunderland scores after every 13.5 shots, while Chelsea gets averagely 10.8 shots in a game.
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Sunderland vs Chelsea Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Sunderland fielded the below lineup in the last match against Bournemouth: Roefs; Mandava, Alderete, Danso, Mukiele; Sadiki, Xhaka; Le Fee, Rigg, Hume; Tuterov
In their last match against Tottenham starting lineup of Chelsea was the following:
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