Everton welcome Sunderland to Hill Dickinson Stadium for a FA Cup showdown where recent history and home advantage set the stage for a fascinating contest.
The two sides last met in November, playing out a hard-fought 1-1 draw on Wearside, but Everton’s home record in this fixture remains unblemished in recent years. With kick-off approaching, both clubs will be eager to claim the points and build momentum for the rest of the season.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on the limited head-to-head data and the current market landscape, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in an Everton home win, given their dominance in previous home meetings and the bookmakers’ strong support for the Toffees.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton to Win | 20/21 @ Betfair (51.2%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Home dominance: unbeaten in last two H2Hs, including a 3-0 home win. |
| Both Teams to Score – No | 8/11 @ Bet365 (57.9%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Last Everton home win in this fixture saw a clean sheet; market leans to another low scorer. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
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Season Form & Standings
This is the first FA Cup game of the season for both of these sides but their league form makes for interesting reading. The sides are separated by just one point in the Premier League, both sitting safely in midtable. Despite this neither side has been in winning form recently, with Sunderland going five games without a victory and Everton picking up just one win in the same period.
Potential Match-Winners
With detailed player stats unavailable, all eyes turn to the likely key figures in each side’s attack. For Everton, Beto and Thierno Barry are both priced at 2/1 @ Bet365 (33.3%) for anytime goalscorer. Sunderland will be hoping their array of forwards – including Brian Brobbey and Wilson Isidor – can produce a moment of quality, though the market positions them as underdogs.
Head-to-Head
Recent encounters between these clubs have favoured Everton, who are unbeaten in the last two meetings, including a resounding 3-0 home win in the cup. Here are the last two matches between the sides:
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 03/11/25 | Sunderland 1-1 Everton | Premier League |
| 20/09/17 | Everton 3-0 Sunderland | League Cup |
Conclusion
With Everton unbeaten in recent meetings and buoyed by home advantage, the Toffees are well placed to claim another positive result against Sunderland. Can the visitors upset the odds and end their winless run in this fixture, or will Everton justify their price of 20/21 @ Betfair (51.2%) with a professional performance? Our view: stick with the hosts for win singles or as the anchor in your weekend accumulator.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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