Sunderland A.F.C vs Chelsea: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 May

Betiball's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Chelsea on 24 May 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sunderland A.F.C vs Chelsea preview before placing your bet.

Sunderland A.F.C vs Chelsea: Starting Lineups Time : 24/05/2026 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C
2 - 1
Finished
Chelsea
90+7' event Chris Rigg / Enzo Le Fee
89' event Noah Sadiki
81' event Habib Diarra
73' event Granit Xhaka
61' event Wilson Isidor / Brian Brobbey
61' event Habib Diarra / Nilson David Angulo Ramirez
51' event Lutsharel Geertruida
50' event Malo Gusto
43' event Nilson David Angulo Ramirez
25' event Trai Hume
event 90+10' Cole Jermaine Palmer
event 90+6' João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
event 85' Josh Acheampong / Malo Gusto
event 85' Liam Delap / Moises Caicedo
event 69' Enzo Fernandez
event 65' Trevoh Thomas Chalobah / Pedro Neto
event 62' Wesley Fofana
event 56' Cole Jermaine Palmer
event 54' Wesley Fofana
event 52' Reece James / Jorrel Hato
90+7' event Chris Rigg / Enzo Le Fee
event 90+10' Cole Jermaine Palmer
89' event Noah Sadiki
event 90+6' João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
81' event Habib Diarra
event 85' Josh Acheampong / Malo Gusto
73' event Granit Xhaka
event 85' Liam Delap / Moises Caicedo
61' event Wilson Isidor / Brian Brobbey
event 69' Enzo Fernandez
61' event Habib Diarra / Nilson David Angulo Ramirez
event 65' Trevoh Thomas Chalobah / Pedro Neto
51' event Lutsharel Geertruida
event 62' Wesley Fofana
50' event Malo Gusto
event 56' Cole Jermaine Palmer
43' event Nilson David Angulo Ramirez
event 54' Wesley Fofana
25' event Trai Hume
event 52' Reece James / Jorrel Hato
Sunderland A.F.C Sunderland A.F.C
Substitutions
#19 Habib Diarra
#18 Wilson Isidor
#11 Chris Rigg
#25 Bertrand Traore
#15 Omar Federico Alderete Fernandez
#12 Eliezer Mayenda
#31 Ellborg Melker
#3 Dennis Cirkin
#37 Jocelin Ta Bi
Sunderland A.F.C Sunderland A.F.C Chelsea Chelsea
21Shots8
6Shots on Goal3
15Fouls12
6Corner Kick2
12Free kick15
2Offside1
5Yellow card5
0Red card1
17Aerial21
2Save5
11Successful Tackles3
11Interceptions9
22Long pass18
1Assist1
2Successful center1
3Substitution4
8Shots off goal3
6Head Success13
7Blocked2
10Tackle3
0Dribbles6
21Throw-in18
341Passes426
84Attacks87
59Dangerous attacks33
4Corner Kicks(HT)0
2BigChances2
2BigChancesMissed2
16ShotsInsideBox4
5ShotsOutsideBox4
35DuelsWon40
1.93ExpectedGoals0.9
1.83xGOpenPlay0.81
1.93xGNonPenalty0.9
35Touches In Opposition Box17
19AccurateCrosses8
30GroundDuelsWon27
5AerialDuelsWon13
19Clearances26
Chelsea Chelsea
Substitutions
#23 Trevoh Thomas Chalobah
#24 Reece James
#9 Liam Delap
#34 Josh Acheampong
#49 Alejandro Garnacho
#17 Andrey Santos
#12 Filip Jorgensen
#14 Dario Essugo
#55 Jesse Derry
Commentary
90+10' Cole Jermaine Palmer - Chelsea receive a yellow card
90+7' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Chris Rigg / Enzo Le Fee
90+6' João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus - Chelsea receive a yellow card
89' Noah Sadiki - Sunderland A.F.C receive a yellow card
85' Chelsea — substitution: Josh Acheampong / Malo Gusto
85' Chelsea — substitution: Liam Delap / Moises Caicedo
81' Habib Diarra - Sunderland A.F.C receive a yellow card
73' Granit Xhaka - Sunderland A.F.C receive a yellow card
69' Enzo Fernandez - Chelsea receive a yellow card
65' Chelsea — substitution: Trevoh Thomas Chalobah / Pedro Neto
62' Wesley Fofana - Chelsea receive second yellow card
61' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Wilson Isidor / Brian Brobbey
61' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Habib Diarra / Nilson David Angulo Ramirez
56' Goal! Cole Jermaine Palmer - Chelsea
54' Wesley Fofana - Chelsea receive a yellow card
52' Chelsea — substitution: Reece James / Jorrel Hato
51' Lutsharel Geertruida - Sunderland A.F.C receive a yellow card
50' Own goal! Malo Gusto - Sunderland A.F.C
43' Nilson David Angulo Ramirez - Sunderland A.F.C receive a yellow card
25' Goal! Trai Hume - Sunderland A.F.C

How We Build the Sunderland A.F.C vs Chelsea Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Chelsea on 24 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sunderland A.F.C vs Chelsea Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sunderland A.F.C's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Chelsea's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Sunderland A.F.C and Chelsea sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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