Opta's supercomputer has predicted where Chelsea will finish on the Premier League table this season, ahead of the final matchday 38 game. Chelsea will travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland on Sunday, May 24, 2026, during the simultaneous kickoff of the final matches of the season.
Current Standings and European Qualification Scenarios
The Blues currently sit eighth on the table and still have a chance of securing a European spot. They currently hold the UEFA Europa Conference League spot due to a superior goal difference over Brentford. As noted by the Premier League, if Chelsea beat Sunderland and Brighton fail to beat Manchester United, they will move to seventh and qualify for the Europa League. If Brighton lose by two goals and Brentford fail to win at Liverpool, Chelsea can also overtake the Seagulls with a draw. However, defeat for Chelsea would mean they fail to qualify for any European competition next season.
Supercomputer Prediction
According to The Analyst, Opta's supercomputer predicts that Chelsea will finish in the same position they currently occupy and secure the Conference League spot, a competition they won two seasons ago. Chelsea started the season strongly under Enzo Maresca and continued on that path under Liam Rosenior before things deteriorated under the Englishman. Many fans prefer the team to finish outside European places to allow new manager Xabi Alonso enough time to work with the squad and implement his ideas.
Interim Manager's Final Game
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane will manage his final game in charge against Sunderland before stepping down for Alonso. McFarlane has urged his players to make one final push and end the season on a high note, despite the overwhelming challenges they have faced. He told Chelsea TV: "It's going to be a great game. Both teams need to win as well. Sunderland have had a brilliant season. They're a really good side, a really challenging side, they cause you real problems. So we need one more push, one more big game, another three points, and hopefully get ourselves up that table. We need to face what's in front of us. We're more than capable of going there and winning the game."
Xabi Alonso Targets First Signing
Reports indicate that Xabi Alonso is eyeing Victor Osimhen as his first signing and would be willing to sell one of the current stars to raise funds. Alonso wants the Super Eagles striker, whom Chelsea have attempted to sign in the past, as his first acquisition next season.
