FM Preview: Sunderland v Chelsea 01 Feb 2011

Last updated : 31 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v Chelsea fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain Chelsea at The Stadium of Light on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Black Cats are clearly on top, winning 54.55% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Stadium of Light was just last season, in August 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sun 14 NovChelsea0 - 3SunderlandPREM
2009/2010Sat 16 JanChelsea7 - 2SunderlandPREM
2009/2010Tue 18 AugSunderland1-3ChelseaPREM
2008/2009Sun 24 MaySunderland2 - 3ChelseaPREM
2008/2009Sat 01 NovChelsea5 - 0SunderlandPREM
2007/2008Sat 15 MarSunderland0 - 1ChelseaPREM
2007/2008Sat 08 DecChelsea2 - 0SunderlandPREM

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

Chelsea have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Sunderland's total of 37 points from their 24 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Chelsea's total of 41 points from their 23 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland63128610
Chelsea632117511

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the The Black Cats. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Chelsea 5 games since last defeat.