Sunderland vs Chelsea predictions, May 24, 2026

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As Sunderland AFC prepares to host Chelsea in this English Premier League clash on May 24, both teams are seeking to improve their recent form, having each secured just one victory in their last five matches. Sunderland’s form indicates challenges in both defense and attack, contributing to their current low morale. They will need to leverage home advantage and crowd support to boost their performance.

For Chelsea, recent underperformance has also put pressure on their tactical approach. Known for their dynamic midfield and attacking prowess, they must find ways to penetrate Sunderland’s defense more effectively. The visitors enter this match as favorites, with bookmakers listing their odds at 2.04 for an away win, compared to Sunderland’s 3.5 for a home victory.

Our model suggests a probability of 27.4% for a Sunderland home win, while a Chelsea away victory stands at 47.2%. Given both teams’ struggles, it’s expected that tactical adjustments and effective game management will play crucial roles in determining the outcome. While Chelsea holds the upper hand on paper, Sunderland will be keen to capitalize on their home turf, making this an unpredictable matchup.

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Sunderland
26.3%
Draw
25.6%
Chelsea
48.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1

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Betting Odds

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bet_at_home 3.5 3.95 2
MarathonBet 3.82 3.82 2.03 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 3.6 3.5 1.95
Pinnacle 3.54 3.82 2.05

Latest Results

17.05.26 Everton – Sunderland AFC – 1:3
09.05.26 Sunderland AFC – Manchester United – 0:0
02.05.26 Wolverhampton Wanderers – Sunderland AFC – 1:1
24.04.26 Sunderland AFC – Nottingham Forest – 0:5
19.04.26 Aston Villa – Sunderland AFC – 4:3
16.05.26 Chelsea – Manchester City – 0:1
09.05.26 Liverpool FC – Chelsea – 1:1
04.05.26 Chelsea – Nottingham Forest – 1:3
26.04.26 Chelsea – Leeds United – 1:0
21.04.26 Brighton & Hove Albion – Chelsea – 3:0

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 9 and 10).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sunderland won 2.
  • Recent performances by Sunderland have been up and down (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Chelsea is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Sunderland may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Chelsea might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Sunderland won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 7 matches, and goals 17:26. (average 1.4:2.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Sunderland won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 9:11. (average 1.5:1.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.10.25 Chelsea – Sunderland AFC – 1:2
    21.05.17 Chelsea – Sunderland AFC – 5:1
    14.12.16 Sunderland AFC – Chelsea – 0:1
    07.05.16 Sunderland AFC – Chelsea – 3:2
    19.12.15 Chelsea – Sunderland AFC – 3:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Arsenal ✔ 36 24 7 5 68:26 42 79
    2 Manchester City ✔ 36 23 8 5 75:32 43 77
    3 Manchester Utd ✔ 37 19 11 7 66:50 16 68
    4 Aston Villa ✔ 37 18 8 11 54:48 6 62
    5 Liverpool 37 17 8 12 62:52 10 59
    6 Bournemouth 36 13 16 7 56:52 4 55
    7 Brighton 37 14 11 12 52:43 9 53
    8 Brentford 37 14 10 13 54:51 3 52
    9 Sunderland 37 13 12 12 40:47 -7 51
    10 Chelsea 36 13 10 13 55:49 6 49
    11 Newcastle 37 14 7 16 53:53 0 49
    12 Everton 37 13 10 14 47:49 -2 49
    13 Fulham 37 14 7 16 45:51 -6 49
    14 Leeds 37 11 14 12 49:53 -4 47
    15 Crystal Palace 37 11 12 14 40:49 -9 45
    16 Nottingham 37 11 10 16 47:50 -3 43
    17 Tottenham 36 9 11 16 46:55 -9 38
    18 West Ham 37 9 9 19 43:65 -22 36
    19 Burnley ✔ 36 4 9 23 37:73 -36 21
    20 Wolves ✔ 37 3 10 24 26:67 -41 19

    English Premier League Outrights

    1. Arsenal: 1.2 (79.3%)

    2. Manchester City: 4.58 (20.7%)

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