In a game that could have plenty of ramifications for both sides, Sunderland welcome Chelsea to the Stadium of Light on Sunday on the final day of the Premier League season.
Just a single point separates these teams, with Sunderland in 10th, two spots below Chelsea in 8th. A win for either - depending on other results - could give them Europa League football next season, while the loser would likely wind up with nothing.
A draw, meanwhile, could open the door for Brentford to leapfrog both teams. So who will come out on top in this big match?
Sunderland vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Sunderland's win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge back in October was one of their biggest results of the season, and in fact, their home record against the Blues isn't bad at all. They have only lost once to Chelsea at the Stadium of Light in their last four matches there.
Sunderland were impressive last weekend, defeating Everton 1-3 to essentially end the European hopes of the Toffees while bolstering their own. Regis Le Bris' side are now three matches unbeaten following their humiliating 0-5 loss to Nottingham Forest in April.
Chelsea picked up a big win over London rivals Tottenham on Tuesday, plunging Spurs into further relegation danger while giving interim boss Callum McFarlane his first Premier League victory. Remarkably, the win was Chelsea's first in the league since they beat Aston Villa on March 4th.
The Stadium of Light tends to have an intimidating reputation, but remarkably, Sunderland's home form has not been great in recent months. Since beating Burnley at home on February 2nd, they have only won one of their next six home games, edging out struggling Spurs on April 12th.
Goals have been a major issue for Sunderland all season, with their total of 40 scored being fewer than every other Premier League team outside of relegated Burnley and Wolves.
Sunderland vs Chelsea Prediction
Neither of these sides have been in the best form recently, but the fact that both teams won their last game makes this one quite difficult to predict.
However, while some pundits have suggested Chelsea might be better off not qualifying for Europe, the Blues feel like the slightly safer bet here. Not only did they regain some of their mojo against Spurs, but key players like Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro may want to send a message to their international managers after being snubbed for their respective World Cup squads.
The prediction, then, is a narrow away win.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Chelsea
Sunderland vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Chelsea to win.
Tip 2: Both teams to score - Yes (Chelsea have not kept a clean sheet since January 17th in the Premier League).
Tip 3: Moises Caicedo to be booked - Yes (Caicedo has received four yellow cards in his last five games).