Chelsea vs Sunderland betting tips and summary

Chelsea to win – strong recent form

Noah Sadiki to be carded – tough matchup + a trend in recent away matches

Over 8 corners – good trend in matches at Stamford Bridge

Stamford Bridge welcomes Sunderland this Saturday afternoon in an English Premier League fixture involving two sides in excellent form.

The Blues continues to refine their identity under Enzo Maresca, while newly promoted Sunderland face another tough defensive test away from home.

Under Maresca, Chelsea’s performances are showing a new level of consistency we haven’t been accustomed to seeing for several years.

Their recent 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest was a great example of what they have become in the last 12 months. They have become a team that’s more able to punish inferior teams’ mistakes and hold firm from offensive pressure away from home.

Sunderland approach this fixture with a high level of confidence, as Regis Le Bris’ side continue to prove the doubters wrong.

The Black Cats’ 2-0 victory against Wolves was a great indicator of Sunderland’s ability to convincingly defeat teams that many thought would outclass them in this year’s relegation battle.

Le Bris will know the importance of his defensive structure in a fixture like this and will need to lean heavily on the likes of Nordi Mukiele and Trai Hume, both of whom have been in fantastic form.

What are the best bets for Chelsea vs Sunderland?

Chelsea to win

Have won four out of their last five matches in all competitions and look to be finding consistency despite recent injuries to key players.

Noah Sadiki to be carded

The DR Congo international has been carded in three out of his last four matches.

Over 8 corners

This line has landed in all matches at Stamford Bridge so far this season, with Chelsea’s high defensive line making them susceptible to counter attacks as well as controlling the game.

Where can I watch Chelsea vs Sunderland?

| UK | Not televised live | 15:00 BST |

| US | Peacock | 10:00 EST |

What is Chelsea’s current form?

L-W-W-W-W

What is Sunderland’s current form?

D-D-W-L-W

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Chelsea vs Sunderland?

21/05/17 – Chelsea 5-1 Sunderland (Premier League)

14/12/16 – Sunderland 0-1 Chelsea (Premier League)

07/05/16 – Sunderland 3-2 Chelsea (Premier League)

19/12/15 – Chelsea 3-1 Sunderland (Premier League)

24/05/15 – Chelsea 3-1 Sunderland (Premier League)

What is Chelsea’s predicted team?

Sánchez – James, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella – Caicedo, Lavia – Estevão, Santos, Neto – Pedro

Injured: Colwill, Delap, Badiashile, Palmer, Essugo

Doubt: Fernandez

What is Sunderland’s predicted team?

Roefs – Mukiele, Alderete, Ballard, Hume – Le Fee, Xhaka, Sadiki – Traore, Adingra – Isidor

Injured: Alese, Diarra, Hjelde, Cirkin, Mundle

Doubt: None

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