Everton and Sunderland face off at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday. Just one point separates the two teams in the Premier League table, with a place in Europe next season still a mathematical possibility for both. Kick-off is set for 3:00pm, find our match preview and best bets below.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why I’m Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beto to score anytime | 13/8 @ Bet365 (26.7%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Beto has been in much better form for Everton in the second half of the season. The Toffees frontman has now scored in four of his last five appearances, including a brace against Chelsea. At a best price of 13/8 with Sky Bet, he looks good value to bag his tenth of the campaign against Sunderland. |
| James Garner to be carded | 4/1 @ Betway (20.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | No player has been shown more yellow cards in the Premier League this season than James Garner, who, along with Moises Caicedo, has 11 to his name. The Everton midfielder has been booked in four of his last five matches and 4/1 looks a solid proposition based on his card-collecting this season. |
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How both teams go into Everton vs Sunderland
Everton host their final home match of the season at the Hill Dickinson Stadium still searching for consistency on their own turf. David Moyes’s side have won just a third of their Premier League home games in 2025-26 and remain outside the top seven, despite still having a slim chance of closing the gap with two matches left.
The Toffees were held to a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace last weekend after twice taking the lead, extending their winless run to five matches and leaving them four points adrift of the European places. While Everton’s recent games have become increasingly open, with at least three goals scored in each of their last six, their defensive record has dipped, conceding at least twice in every match during that run.
Sunderland kept their 11th Premier League clean sheet of the season in a goalless draw with Manchester United last weekend, although Régis Le Bris’s side were left frustrated after failing to take advantage of a rotated opposition. The result underlined their mid-table consistency, with the Black Cats now sitting 12th after 36 matches played.
Sunderland’s campaign has been perfectly balanced with 12 wins, 12 draws and 12 defeats, leaving them five points off the top seven as their season begins to fade. They have taken just two points from their last four matches, but do have recent success at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, beating Everton on penalties in the FA Cup earlier this season after a 1-1 league draw.
Everton team news
Everton will be without Idrissa Gueye again due to the minor injury that kept him out of the trip to Crystal Palace, while Jack Grealish and Jarrad Branthwaite also remain sidelined. Beto has stepped up in attack in their absence, scoring five goals in his last five Premier League matches, and Seamus Coleman is set for an emotional final home appearance for the club after 17 years of service, although he is unlikely to start.
Sunderland team news
Sunderland will be without Daniel Ballard after their appeal against his red card was rejected, meaning the centre-back will play no further part this season. Romaine Mundle also remains sidelined with a thigh issue, while Bertrand Traore has recovered from a knee problem but is unlikely to start, with Nilson Angulo and Jocelin Ta Bi both back in the squad but expected to remain among the substitutes.
Everton vs Sunderland odds
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 10th | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 49 |
| Sunderland | 12th | 36 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 46 | -9 | 48 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Meetings
These two have met five times in recent years, with four draws and a single Everton win. The last two meetings this season both finished 1-1. Don’t expect a classic.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 10/01/26 | Everton 1-1 Sunderland | FA Cup |
| 03/11/25 | Sunderland 1-1 Everton | Premier League |
| 20/09/17 | Everton 3-0 Sunderland | League Cup |
| 25/02/17 | Everton null-null Sunderland | Premier League |
| 12/09/16 | Sunderland null-null Everton | Premier League |
Can Everton or Sunderland Break the Draw Streak? Final Thoughts
Everton will want to give their fans plenty to cheer about in their last home game of the season. We like the look of two player-based bets, with the first of those being Beto to score anytime at 13/8. For those looking for something at a bigger price, take the 4/1 with Betway for James Garner to be carded, after four yellows in his last five matches.
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