Premier League · Season 2016
Match Events
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Match Statistics
Lineups
Defensive Solidity
Sunderland deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Chelsea's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Sunderland field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Chelsea's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Sunderland start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Chelsea averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: D. Moyes
Substitutes
Coach: A. Conte
Match Summary
Chelsea defeated Sunderland 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by Fàbregas 40′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Sunderland had 33% possession while Chelsea held 67%. Sunderland had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 19 (6 on target) for Chelsea. Sunderland made 3 substitutions, Chelsea made 3.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Head to Head Results
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Match Prediction
Sunderland
10%
Home win
45%
Draw
Chelsea
45%
Away win
Model advice
Double chance : draw or Chelsea
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Chelsea dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.7
Average goals per game
80%
Games with 3+ goals
70%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (25%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (9%) — the odds may underestimate Sunderland.
Market Summary
Margin: 3.7%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 9.00 | 5.00 | 1.33 |
| Max | 10.45 | 5.75 | 1.33 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 9.4% | 17.1% | 73.5% |
| Public market | 9.7% | 17.0% | 73.3% |
Sunderland vs Chelsea — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/10/2525/26 | Chelsea | 1–2 | Sunderland | 1.37/4.98/8.50 |
| 14/12/1616/17 | Sunderland | 0–1 | Chelsea | 9.82/5.49/1.33 |
| 21/05/1716/17 | Chelsea | 5–1 | Sunderland | 1.15/8.50/20.34 |
| 07/05/1615/16 | Sunderland | 3–2 | Chelsea | 3.01/3.42/2.43 |
| 19/12/1515/16 | Chelsea | 3–1 | Sunderland | 1.32/5.31/11.60 |
| 29/11/1414/15 | Sunderland | 0–0 | Chelsea | 9.07/4.87/1.39 |
| 24/05/1514/15 | Chelsea | 3–1 | Sunderland | 1.36/5.03/9.98 |
| 04/12/1313/14 | Sunderland | 3–4 | Chelsea | 6.59/4.11/1.55 |
| 19/04/1413/14 | Chelsea | 1–2 | Sunderland | 1.19/6.91/15.63 |
| 07/08/9999/00 | Chelsea | 4–0 | Sunderland | — |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Sunderland
Away Record: Chelsea
Data: football-data.co.uk
API data: 11 May 2026