Chelsea vs Sunderland: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Chelsea vs Sunderland in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Chelsea vs Sunderland

• Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Stamford Bridge

Match Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Sunderland

Chelsea's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but they've shown they can still pack a punch, both at home and away. With wins against Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, they'll be looking to exploit Sunderland's away form. Chelsea's attack, led by Pedro, could find gaps in Sunderland's defence, which has been solid but not unbeatable. Expect Chelsea to dominate possession and create plenty of chances.

Sunderland have been steady but not spectacular. Their wins against Wolves and Forest show they can grind out results, but their away form is a concern. They'll need to be disciplined and hope to catch Chelsea on an off day. If they can keep it tight at the back and hit on the counter, they might just nick a point.

Chelsea's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five games. The victories against Nottingham Forest and Liverpool show they can still be a force.

However, the losses to Brighton and Manchester United highlight some defensive frailties. They'll need to be solid at the back to secure a win against Sunderland.

Recent Premier League results:

• Win: 3-0 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Liverpool (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Manchester United (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Brentford (A)

Sunderland have had a decent run lately, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. Their home form has been strong, but away from home, they've struggled to find the net.

The wins against Wolves and Forest show they can be competitive, but they'll need to be at their best to get anything from this game. Their defence will be key to keeping Chelsea at bay.

Recent Premier League results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Manchester United (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Aston Villa (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Crystal Palace (A)

Chelsea have had the upper hand in recent meetings with Sunderland, winning four out of the last five encounters. The most recent match saw Chelsea triumph 5-1, while Sunderland's last victory was a 3-2 win back in 2016. This history suggests Chelsea will be confident going into this game, but Sunderland have shown they can cause an upset.

Recent Premier League results:

• Chelsea 5-1 Sunderland (21 May 2017)

• Sunderland 0-1 Chelsea (14 Dec 2016)

• Sunderland 3-2 Chelsea (07 May 2016)

• Chelsea 3-1 Sunderland (19 Dec 2015)

• Chelsea 3-1 Sunderland (24 May 2015)

• Cole Palmer (Groin) - Out

• Levi Colwill (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Liam Delap (Hamstring) - Out

• Benoît Badiashile (Muscle) - Out

• Malo Gusto (Suspended) - Out

• Dário Essugo (Surgery) - Doubt

• Enzo Fernandez (Knee) - Doubt

• Habib Diarra (Fibula) - Out

• Dennis Cirkin (Wrist) - Doubt

• Leo Hjelde (Achilles) - Doubt

• Romaine Mundle (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Aji Alese (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Sánchez (GK), James (DF), Acheampong (DF), Chalobah (DF), Cucurella (DF), Caicedo (MF), Santos(MF), Neto (MF), Pedro (MF), Garnacho (MF), Guiu (AT)

Chelsea's predicted lineup suggests a focus on controlling the midfield with Santos and Caicedo, while Guiu leads the attack. Their recent form indicates they'll look to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities.

• Predicted lineup: Roefs (GK), Mukiele (DF), Ballard (DF), Alderete (DF), Hume (DF), Xhaka (MF), Sadiki (MF), Traoré (MF), Rigg (MF), Le Fée (MF), Isidor (AT)

Sunderland's predicted lineup shows a reliance on a solid defence with Ballard and Alderete, while Sadiki and Xhaka will be crucial in midfield. Their recent results suggest they'll aim to stay compact and hit on the break.

• Joao Pedro vs Dan Ballard: This will be a key battle between one of Chelsea's attacking threats and Sunderland's defensive rock.

• Moises Caicedo vs Granit Xhaka: A midfield duel to watch, with Caicedo’s quality up against Xhaka's experience and control.

• Pedro Neto (Chelsea): Neto’s speed and tactical intelligence on the offensive will be vital for Chelsea's overall dominance.

• Noah Sadiki (Sunderland): Sadiki’s passing and work rate could be crucial for Sunderland's attacking threat.

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