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Close but Cursed: Chelsea Fall Short Against Sunderland

Sunderland 1-0 Chelsea (xG: 2.6-0.6). The numbers match the result.

1 - 0
xG: 2.6 - 0.6
SunderlandxG 2.58 β†’ 1 goal
1.58 xG left on the table
ChelseaxG 0.55 β†’ 0 goals
0.55 xG left on the table
CURSD Verdict
Chelsea
-23
Unlucky πŸ˜”
Sunderland
+23
Lucky 😏
November 8, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Chelsea πŸ˜” Unlucky (-23) | Sunderland 😏 Lucky (+23)

Sunderland created 2.58 xG. Chelsea created 0.55 xG. The scoreboard read 1-0. The data says Chelsea deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatSunderlandChelsea
xG2.580.55
Goals10
Shots (on target)9 (2)10 (4)
Shots inside box77
Possession31%69%
Corners22
GK saves41
Fouls178
Cards (Y/R)5/04/0

Key Events

36' Goal - Enzo Le FΓ©e (pen) (Sunderland)

Verdict

- Sunderland created 2.58 xG, scored 1 - Chelsea created 0.55 xG, scored 0 - Sunderland GK made 4 saves

CURSD Match Score: Chelsea -23 (Unlucky) | Sunderland +23 (Lucky)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Chelsea deserved a better outcome.

Match Stats

SunderlandChelsea
1Goals0
2.6xG0.6
9Shots10
31%Possession69%
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Common Questions

Close but Cursed: Chelsea Fall Short Against Sunderland?

Sunderland 1-0 Chelsea (xG: 2.6-0.6). The numbers match the result.

Which team is the most cursed in Premier League?

Chelsea currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League: Sunderland 1-0 Chelsea (xG: 2.6-0.6). The numbers match the result.

Which team is the most blessed in Premier League?

Sunderland currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in Premier League.

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