Sunderland host Chelsea in the Premier League with significant stakes for both sides. Sunderland currently sit 7th in the table with 54 points, while Chelsea are 10thwith 52 points.

Chelsea carry a dangerous attack averaging 1.9 goals. At home, Sunderland average 1.8 goals, while Chelsea concede 1.2 on the road — a matchup that favours the hosts.

In head-to-head meetings (1 matches), Sunderland have won 1, Chelsea 0, with 0 draws. These encounters tend to be high-scoring, averaging 3.0 goals per match. Both teams have found the net in the majority of their meetings. Goals are expected — Sunderland have seen Over 2.5 in 8/10 recent matches, Chelsea in 8/10. Both teams to score looks likely given the BTTS record: Sunderland 9/10, Chelsea 7/10.

The Elo ratings are fairly close (1587 vs 1657), indicating a competitive match.