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Sunderland v Chelsea

18+

Premier League · Sun 8 Nov, 14:00

Data: good
Sunderland win
31%
Draw
26%
Chelsea win
43%

FootyGrounds prediction

Chelsea to win

Model probability 43%

Predicted scoreline

1–2 (range 0–1 to 2–3)

FootyGrounds confidence score33 / 100 · Low–Moderate

Why the model predicts this

  • Chelsea strength rating 1635 v Sunderland 1585
  • Chelsea away record this season: 2W 0D 2L
  • Sunderland home form: 1W 1D 2L, 1 scored / 4 conceded
  • Superior goal difference: Chelsea +4 v Sunderland -9
  • Chelsea have won 3 of their last 5
  • Opponent-adjusted model probability: 43% (Elo 35%, goals 50%, recent form 50%)

Main uncertainty: Model components disagree by 15 percentage points on this outcome. No verified injury or suspension data is available for this division.

Model agreement

Model components

  • Elo strength model35%
  • Goals model50%
  • Recent-form model50%

Component disagreement: 15.1 percentage points. Wider disagreement between the strength, goals and form models lowers the confidence score.

How this prediction has changed

Previously 40% (calculated 31/10/2026, 14:20:02), now 43%.

  • 2 new results added
  • Away strength rating up 7 points
  • Updated rest days for the away club

Model version fg-match-predictor-1.0.0 · last calculated 31/10/2026, 16:20:08. Read the methodology.