Sunderland will look to put icing on the cake on a very successful Premier League campaign when they face Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on the final day of the process. As Chelsea do not seem to be at their sharpest in the season finale, we predict a 2-1 home win. A surprise 3-1 win at Everton has kept Sunderland's hopes of European qualification alive for the Black Cats, and another strong result here could cap off a dramatic finish to the season. The hosts have been inconsistent overall, collecting 1.4 points per game from their last ten matches, but they have been more dangerous away from home, scoring 1.67 goals per game on the road during that stretch. Defender Omar Alderete is expected to return, boosting their defensive stability.
Chelsea, meanwhile, head into the match with their own European ambitions, knowing a win could secure Conference League qualification. However, Enzo Maresca’s side have struggled badly in recent weeks, winning just two of their last ten matches and failing to score in 60% of those games. Injuries to Jamie Gittens and Estevao further limit their attacking options, and their away form has been particularly poor, with no wins in their last three trips and just 0.33 goals scored per away match.
Given Sunderland's strong home motivation and Chelsea’s poor away form, we believe that there is big value in betting on Home Win, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (77% H2H).
This Premier League match will be played on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 16:00.
What is our Sunderland vs Chelsea prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sunderland 2 - 1 Chelsea
Sunderland vs Chelsea Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Cole Palmer @ 162 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Cole Palmer @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Dario Essugo @ -105 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Sunderland +0.5 @ -125 Odds
- European Handicap: Sunderland +1 @ -125 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -125 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Sunderland to Win @ 150 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Sunderland to Win/Sunderland to Win @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Chelsea - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferSunderland Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllwwllddw | 1.40 |
| Home | lwld | 1.00 |
| Away | wlwldw | 1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 1.75 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 0.25 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.43 | 1.56 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.30 | 1.60 |
Chelsea Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwlllwldl | 0.70 |
| Home | lwllwll | 0.86 |
| Away | lld | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.86 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.29 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.57 | 2.33 |
| BTTS | 20% | 14% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 57% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 1.48 | 1.69 | 0.99 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.17 | 1.04 | 1.47 |
Sunderland vs Chelsea Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Sunderland (23%)
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Chelsea (73%)
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