There have been four goals or more in three of Sunderland's last five matches
Chelsea have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 15 league games
Recommended Bet: Over 3.5 goals
Sunderland have acclimatised incredibly well to life back in the Premier League, to the extent that they currently sit in 10th position heading into Sunday’s season final at home to Chelsea.
An excellent away win at Everton last Sunday have raised hopes that the Black Cats can qualify for Europe and the Stadium Of Light is sure to be buzzing in anticipation.
However, Sunderland have lost four of their last six home matches and they face a tough test when hosting Chelsea, who beat relegation-threatened Tottenham earlier in the week and need a result to guarantee European football next season.
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Team news
Omar Alderete is doubtful for Sunderland after picking up a groin injury, while striker Bertrand Traore and Romaine Mundle are also likely to miss the match due to their respective issues.
Daniel Ballard is unavailable as he serves a suspension.
Joao Pedro missed Chelsea’s win against Tottenham because of a knock and is a doubt for this trip to Wearside, while captain Reece James also missed the Spurs match and may not be fully fit in time.
Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill are unlikely to figure.
The stats
Sunderland have scored only two goals in their last five home matches.
The Black Cats have won just one of their last five games.
There have been four goals or more in three of Sunderland's last five fixtures.
Chelsea have lost five of their last eight matches.
The Blues have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 15 league assignments.
There have been more than 2.5 goals in six of Chelsea's last 10 fixtures
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Prediction
Given European football is up for grabs for both teams, this has the potential to be a cracker as the pair will likely favour attack over defence.
Chelsea are in a transitional phase following the sacking of Liam Rosenior last month and although results have improved slightly under interim manager Calum McFarlane, they have found it near impossible to keep a clean sheet.
The Blues have had no issues in the scoring department, netting 57 times in the league, but a fragile backline which has conceded 50 times has been a big hindrance.
Sunderland have not been the most prolific scorers, but they did stick three past Everton in a 3-1 victory last weekend, making it the third time in their last five matches in which there have been over 3.5 goals.
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Score prediction – Sunderland 2-2 Chelsea
