Premier League Matchday Tactical Head-to-Head

Sunderland vs Chelsea

Venue: Stadium of Light. Compare predicted starting 11s, tactical formations (4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1), and manager strategies ahead of kickoff. Test your prediction on the interactive pitch and climb the leaderboard.

Sunderland (Home)

4-3-3

Manager: Régis Le Bris

Expected Starting 11

  • GK: Robin Roefs
  • DEF: Daniel Ballard
  • DEF: Thomas Meunier
  • DEF: Nordi Mukiele
  • DEF: Reinildo Mandava
  • MID: Granit Xhaka
  • MID: Enzo Le Fée
  • MID: Noah Sadiki
  • FWD: Brian Brobbey
  • FWD: Wilson Isidor
  • FWD: Juan Angulo
Penalties: Habib Diarra / Enzo Le Fée
Free Kicks: Nilson Angulo / Granit Xhaka

Chelsea (Away)

4-2-3-1

Manager: Xabi Alonso

Expected Starting 11

  • GK: Emiliano Martínez Romero
  • DEF: Maxence Lacroix
  • DEF: Levi Samuels Colwill
  • DEF: Wesley Fofana
  • DEF: Jorrel Hato
  • MID: Cole Palmer
  • MID: Morgan Rogers
  • MID: Pedro Lomba Neto
  • FWD: João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
  • FWD: Danny Welbeck
  • FWD: Shumaira Mheuka
Penalties: Cole Palmer / Estêvão Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves
Free Kicks: Reece James / Cole Palmer

Frequently Asked Questions (Sunderland vs Chelsea)

When will official Sunderland vs Chelsea lineups be confirmed?

Official Premier League team sheets are published 75 minutes prior to kickoff.

How are predicted starting 11s calculated?

Predictions combine verified 2026/27 injury reports, manager tactical press conferences, player fitness percentages, and crowd consensus on Starting 11.