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Sunderland vs Chelsea predictions & stats
Top pick Chelsea 49%, Over 2.5 goals 60%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier League.
Top pick Chelsea 49%, Over 2.5 goals 60%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier League.
Comparing both teams this season
All Fixtures (42)
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | +38 | 73 | |
| 2 | 33 | +37 | 70 | |
| 3 | 34 | +14 | 61 | |
| 4 | 34 | +13 | 58 | |
| 5 | 34 | +5 | 58 | |
| 6 | 34 | +9 | 50 | |
| 7 | 34 | 0 | 49 | |
| 8 | 34 | +8 | 48 | |
| 9 | 34 | +3 | 48 | |
| 10 | 34 | -2 | 48 | |
| 11 | 34 | 0 | 47 | |
| 12 | 34 | -9 | 46 | |
| 13 | 33 | -3 | 43 | |
| 14 | 35 | -5 | 43 | |
| 15 | 34 | -4 | 42 | |
| 16 | 34 | -4 | 39 | |
| 17 | 34 | -16 | 36 | |
| 18 | 34 | -10 | 34 | |
| 19 | 35 | -36 | 20 | |
| 20 | 34 | -38 | 17 |
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They maintain balanced possession (45%). Despite often having less possession, they've won 9 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility. A concerning pattern: they've lost 4 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create. They've shown strong resilience, winning 2 games after trailing at halftime Additionally, Their mental strength shows: 5 wins after conceding first Meanwhile, They've salvaged 19 points from losing positions this season. However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 8 points dropped after taking the lead. Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading.
This team a possession-oriented side averaging 58% possession Meanwhile, They've dropped points in 9 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've lost 9 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind. They've gained 13 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 4 games despite leading at the break Meanwhile, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 19 points from winning positions. Their passing game is both expansive and precise (540 passes/game at 87% accuracy). They generate many corner opportunities (6.1 corners/game). Positioned 8th, they're facing a team 4 places below them in the table.
Sunderland home games half time results
Chelsea away games half time results
