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Their latest, a 5-1 demolition of Ajax in the Champions League, was arguably their best performance yet. The win was a statement win that saw three teenagers get on the scoresheet for the first time in club’s history.
Now back at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will look to make it five wins in a row and strengthen their position among the early Premier League pace-setters. They’ve been relentless at home in 2025, collecting 33 points from a possible 42, with only Manchester City earning more.
Newly-promoted Sunderland, meanwhile, have been one of this season’s surprise packages. Régis Le Bris’ young side responded to a defeat against Manchester United with a composed 2-0 win over Wolves, keeping them inside the top seven.
However, their record in London makes for mixed reading. Despite being unbeaten in their last 13 away games in the capital (W4, D9), few runs will face a tougher test than this one at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea v Sunderland tips
• Chelsea to win - 21/50 with Bet365
• Over 1.5 goals - 11/50 with Bet365
• Pedro Neto to have 2+ shots - 4/25 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Chelsea to win
Chelsea are heavy favourites at 21/50 on Bet365, and with good reason. They’ve won ten of their last 13 home league games (D2, L1), six of which came without conceding. Enzo Maresca’s men have scored 16 goals in their last seven Premier League matches, second only to Manchester City, and options like Joao Pedro, Estevao, and Pedro Neto has given them a new creative spark.
Sunderland may be a disciplined unit, but they’ve only managed one away goal in the Premier League trips this season, and facing one of Europe’s in-form sides could prove a bridge too far. Backing the home win feels like the safest bet on the board.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Chelsea beats Sunderland regardless of the score.
Over 1.5 goals
Chelsea have rediscovered their attacking edge under Maresca, and goals have followed with every one of their last five league fixtures has seen at least three goals scored.
The Blues have also netted a joint-league high eight goals from set pieces this season, showing their threat from all angles.
Sunderland’s matches have tended to be tighter, but they’ve still conceded multiple goals against both Manchester United and Burnley this season. With Chelsea averaging over 2.2 goals per home game in 2025, the Over 1.5 Goals market at 11/50 on Bet365 looks a near-certainty.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least two goals scored in the game between Chelsea and Sunderland.
Pedro Neto to play 2+ shots
Pedro Neto has been one of Chelsea’s liveliest attacking outlets this season, and his direct play continues to trouble defenders.
The Portuguese winger has attempted 2+ shots in 12 of his last 18 Premier League matches, and with Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs is averaging over 4 saves per game, chances are likely to come.
Neto has also created at least two chances in half of his last eight appearances, meaning he’s consistently involved in the Blues’ attacking play. With confidence flowing through this Chelsea side, and someone needing to step up in the absence of Cole Palmer, 4/25 on Bet365 for Neto to register at least two shots looks a smart inclusion for your bet slip.
Tip: Pedro Neto to play 2+ shots
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Pedro Neto plays at least two shots against Sunderland.
Chelsea v Sunderland odds
• Chelsea - 21/50 with Bet365
• Draw - 15/4 with Bet365
• Sunderland - 13/2 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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