Sunderland will host Chelsea on the final matchday of the 2025/26 Premier League season at the Stadium of Light. The match is expected to be a tense and decisive encounter as both sides are still battling for a place in European competition next season.
Chelsea currently sit eighth in the table with 52 points, while Sunderland are just behind them in 10th place with 51 points. With only a single point separating the two teams, this fixture could determine their European fate.
Sunderland Team News
Sunderland head into this game full of confidence after securing an impressive 3-1 away victory over Everton last weekend. Régis Le Bris’ side are also motivated to complete a league double over Chelsea after previously defeating the Blues 2-1 at Stamford Bridge earlier this season.
However, Sunderland have several defensive concerns ahead of the match. Dan Ballard is suspended, while Omar Alderete remains doubtful due to injury.
Chemsdine Talbi, who scored the winning goal in the previous meeting against Chelsea, is also a doubt because of fitness issues. If Talbi is unavailable, Sunderland are expected to rely on the creativity of Enzo Le Fée and the pace of Angulo in attack.
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea also come into the game with momentum after earning an important 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in their previous match.
Avoiding defeat will be crucial for Enzo Maresca’s side as they look to secure a European spot. The Blues are expected to field a strong lineup in this decisive fixture.
Chelsea still have several minor injury concerns ahead of the match, but Malo Gusto and Levi Colwill are likely to feature in the starting lineup.
Cole Palmer has once again been Chelsea’s standout player this season and will be one of the main attacking threats alongside Pedro Neto and João Pedro.
Predicted Sunderland Lineups
Roefs; Geertruida, Mukiele, O’Nien, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Hume, Le Fée, Angulo; Brobbey.
Predicted Chelsea Lineups
Sánchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Reece James, Caicedo; Palmer, Enzo Fernandez,Pedro Neto; João Pedro.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Score Prediction
The match is expected to be closely contested and highly intense, with both teams desperate for all three points to secure a place in European competition next season.
Sunderland will take confidence from their earlier victory over Chelsea and the advantage of playing in front of their home supporters. Nevertheless, Chelsea still appear stronger on paper thanks to their superior squad depth and big-game experience.
An open and entertaining game is expected, with both teams likely to attack from the start.
Predicted Score: Sunderland 1-1 Chelsea
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