Chelsea vs Sunderland — Premier League 2026/27 Prediction
Chelsea to win
Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.
Chelsea arrive with momentum from their 3-2 away win at Fulham, while Sunderland's 1-2 loss at Ipswich extends a worrying run that leaves them winless in their last five.
at 90 minutes · Chelsea vs Sunderland
Updated 8 days ago · FootyPulse AI
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Chelsea v Sunderland by the numbers
League figures from the Premier League 2026/27.
Every result, with the actual scorelines
Chelsea
- W30 Aug 2026vs Brighton4–3
- W24 Aug 2026at Fulham3–2
2W 0D 0L over 2 matches · 7 scored, 5 conceded · 0 clean sheets
Premier League 2026/27
Sunderland
- W30 Aug 2026vs Fulham1–0
- L22 Aug 2026at Ipswich Town1–2
1W 0D 1L over 2 matches · 2 scored, 2 conceded · 1 clean sheet
Premier League 2026/27
Last 5 meetings
Chelsea 2 · 0 drawn · Sunderland 3
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2026 | Sunderland | 2–1 | Chelsea |
| 25 Oct 2025 | Chelsea | 1–2 | Sunderland |
| 21 May 2017 | Chelsea | 5–1 | Sunderland |
| 14 Dec 2016 | Sunderland | 0–1 | Chelsea |
| 7 May 2016 | Sunderland | 3–2 | Chelsea |
Why the AI is confident
A look at the 68% call — every factor is grounded in the data behind the prediction.
Chelsea rating 1.4 vs Sunderland 0.8 across the last 5 matches.
Chelsea play at home, historically worth a measurable edge on results.
Beyond the headline prediction
Secondary AI reads on how the 90 minutes could unfold.
Projected 3-1 implies goals at both ends.
Prediction advantage suggests Chelsea dictate the tempo.
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FAQChelsea vs Sunderland prediction
Chelsea arrive with momentum from their 3-2 away win at Fulham, while Sunderland's 1-2 loss at Ipswich extends a worrying run that leaves them winless in their last five.
Who will win Chelsea vs Sunderland?
FootyPulse's AI predicts Chelsea to win with a 68% probability.
When is Chelsea vs Sunderland?
Kick-off: Saturday, 16 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea favoured
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