Sunderland vs Chelsea Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips — Premier League 24 May 2026

Sunderland (10th) welcome Chelsea (8th) in a Premier League fixture where both sides will be eager to climb the table. The hosts have 51 points on the board, while Chelsea sit on 52 — neither can afford to let standards slip with the business end of the season approaching.

Don’t expect a goal-fest here. With a combined projected xG of 2.5, this has the makings of a cagey, tactical affair where defensive discipline could prove the difference.

Sunderland’s form coming into this match has been inconsistent, averaging 1.3 points per game from their last five fixtures. They’ve scored 7 and conceded 11 in their last five outings.

Chelsea arrive hoping to rediscover their best form, averaging 1.1 points per game from their last five. However, their defensive record is a concern — 9 conceded in five games, a vulnerability Sunderland will look to exploit.

The historical record between Sunderland and Chelsea will be on the minds of both managers as they plot their approach. Every encounter adds another chapter to the rivalry, and this one carries its own unique set of circumstances and pressures.