Chelsea are targeting a fourth successive home victory over Sunderland, scoring 11 goals across the previous three.
The Black Cats have lost 11 of their last 13 visits to Stamford Bridge, but did win the other two, prevailing 3-0 in 2010 before Fabio Borini was the late match winner four years later, a win that kick-started Gus Poyet's great escape.
Chelsea vs Sunderland preview
Can Chelsea continue their winning streak? On Wednesday night, Enzo Maresca's side demolished Ajax 5-1 in the Champions League on an eventful night in West London. The Dutch giants were reduced to ten-men inside a quarter of an hour, Marc Guiu and then Moisés Caicedo netted, while Enzo Fernández and then Estêvão Willian both converted spot-kicks, all before half time, with teenager Tyrique George completing the rout shortly after the interval.
This made it four straight win for Chelsea, including successive Premier League victories over Liverpool and then Nottingham Forest. Last Saturday at the City Ground, Josh Acheampong, Pedro Neto and Reece James were all on target during a rampant second half, a victory that propelled the Blues up to fifth. Given their form, Maresca's team are firm favourites to continue their streak.
Sunderland though cannot be underestimated, kicking off on the same number as points. Last weekend, Régis Le Bris' side won again, this time beating Wolves 2-0 at the Stadium of Light, with Nordi Mukiele lashing home the opener, before a Ladislav Krejčí own goal made the points secure.
Overall, the Black Cats have collected ten points out of a possible 12 at the Stadium of Light, previously beating West Ham and Brentford, holding Aston Villa to a credible 1-1 draw, considering they played an hour down to ten men. On the road too, Le Bris' side beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 last month, meaning only Burnley and Manchester United have managed to beat the Mackems so far. As they travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, can Sunderland spring a enormous surprise?
Chelsea vs Sunderland head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 125.
- Chelsea Wins: 61. Draws: 22. Sunderland Wins: 42.
Chelsea team news
Malo Gusto's late red card against Nottingham Forest means he is suspended, while Levi Colwill, Benoît Badiashile, Dário Essugo, Liam Delap and talisman Cole Palmer are all injured.
João Pedro can return, having served a one-match suspension against Ajax, while fit again Wesley Fofana and Enzo Fernández both came back into the lineup on Wednesday.
Lastly, in goal, Filip Jörgensen was handed a rare start in mid-week, but Robert Sánchez will return.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Sunderland: (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; James, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández, Neto, Estêvão, George; João Pedro.
Chelsea player to watch vs Sunderland
Estêvão Willian expertly converted a penalty against Ajax, meaning he has now scored in back-to-back home games, so will the Brazilian teenager continue to be their creative outlet, in Palmer's absence?
Sunderland team news
Régis Le Bris' club-record signing Habib Diarra is sidelined until December following gorin surgery, but he is currently Sunderland's only absentee.
Reinildo Mandava's three-match ban is now over, meaning he'll return at left-back, while Dan Ballard's return to fitness saw Nordi Mukiele revert to right-back against Wolves with Lutsharel Geertruida on the bench as a result. In attack, Bertrand Traoré, once of Chelsea, has started the last two league games, but Chemsdine Talbi could return this time.
Sunderland predicted lineup vs Chelsea: (4-3-3): Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Le Fée, Sadiki; Talbi, Adingra, Isidor.
Sunderland player to watch vs Chelsea
Robin Roefs has so far made 27 Premier League saves this season, the third-most of any goalkeeper in the division, and he'll need to be at his best if his team are going to get anything in West London.
Chelsea vs Sunderland prediction
We are confidently backing Chelsea to win this one at Stamford Bridge, the Blues set to be simply too strong for a spirited Sunderland side on Saturday in West London: Chelsea 2-0 Sunderland.
Chelsea vs Sunderland FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Chelsea vs Sunderland in the Premier League on TV channel?
Chelsea vs Sunderland in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Chelsea vs Sunderland in the Premier League on live streaming?
Chelsea vs Sunderland in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Chelsea vs Sunderland in the Premier League?
Chelsea vs Sunderland takes place on Saturday 25 October 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).