Premier League: Chelsea vs. Sunderland: Host’s Aim to Keep Winning (Oct 25)
Chelsea host Sunderland in the Premier League as they look to win their third straight game in the league.
The away side also won their last game and will be hoping to keep that winning run going in their first year back in the division.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| Chelsea | 3/7 |
| Sunderland | 13/2 |
| Draw | 4/1 |
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Four Wins in Five for Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Chelsea well and truly have Sunderland’s number in this fixture, winning four of the last five meetings between the two teams. In those games, Chelsea have outscored the Black Cats 14 to six.
The last time Sunderland triumphed over the Blues was back in 2016, with a 3-2-win courtesy of goals from Wahbi Khazri, Jermain Defoe and Fabio Borini.
In the pairs last matchup, it ended 5-1 to Chelsea, with Michy Batshuayi netting a brace.
Key Stats
- Chelsea have scored nine goals in their last five matches.
- Sunderland have scored four goals in their last five fixtures.
- Chelsea is averaging two goals per game.
- Sunderland’s Granit Xhaka has created the third most big chances in the Premier League with four.
Sunderland Team News
Sunderland have surprised a lot on their return to the big time, currently sitting seventh in the table and nine points clear of the relegation zone.
After winning their last game 2-0 over Wolves, they head into this game missing five players.
Ajibola Alese, Dennis Cirkin, Habib Diarra, Leo Hjelde and Romaine Mundle will all miss out through injury.
Possible Lineup
Robin Roefs (GK), Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Trai Hume, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Bertrand Traore, Chis Rigg, Enzo Le Fee, Wilson Isidor
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea is playing well and have won their last three games straight. What is worrying, is just how long the Blues injury list continues to be.
Malo Gusto will miss this game after picking up an unnecessary second yellow card against Nottingham Forest.
Elsewhere Benoit Badiashile, Cole Palmer, Dario Essugo, Enzo Fernandes, Levi Colwill and Liam Delap will all miss out through injury.
Possible Lineup
Robert Sanchez (GK), Reece James, Josh Acheampong, Trevor Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Andrey Santos, Estevao, Joao Pedro
Chelsea vs. Sunderland Picks
Two in form teams, with Sunderland being a lot more difficult to beat than expected.
That being said, Chelsea are loaded going forward and despite some defensive woes, have found a way to score in almost every game.
It’s the presence and quality of players like Pedro Neto that will be key to Chelsea picking up three points, something I think they will do, probably scoring later on in the game to seal the win.
Other markets include Estevao to make two or more crosses, Pedro Neto to score and Wilson Isidor to have two or more shots on target.
