Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Everton vs Sunderland in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Everton vs Sunderland |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 15:00 BST |
| Venue | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
Match Prediction: Everton 1-0 Sunderland
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 03 Nov 2025 |  Sunderland vs  Everton |
1 – 1 | Stadium of Light |
| Premier League | 25 Feb 2017 | Everton vs Sunderland |
2 – 0 | Goodison Park |
| Premier League | 12 Sep 2016 | Sunderland vs Everton |
0 – 3 | Stadium of Light |
| Premier League | 11 May 2016 | Sunderland vs Everton |
3 – 0 | Stadium of Light |
| Premier League | 01 Nov 2015 | Everton vs Sunderland |
6 – 2 | Goodison Park |
Everton come into this with a run of draws that suggests they are hard to beat, but not always able to turn control into a win. Their recent home and away scores show they have been involved in open games, yet the 1-0 angle fits a match where they may edge the key moments at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Sunderland have also been competitive in parts, but their recent results include a heavy home defeat and a narrow loss away at Aston Villa, which points to some inconsistency. With both sides set up in a 4-2-3-1, this could be decided by which team handles the final third better, and Everton’s recent habit of drawing games makes a tight home win the most data-led call. Match Prediction: Everton 1-0 Sunderland
Form Guide & Team Overview
Everton
Everton’s recent league form is built around draws, with 2-2 away at Crystal Palace, 3-3 at home to Manchester City and 2-2 away at Brentford. They have also lost 1-2 away to West Ham United and 1-2 at home to Liverpool, so the pattern is competitive but not especially decisive.
That run suggests Everton are staying in games, but they have not been able to consistently close them out. The numbers in the results point to a side that can score, yet one that has also been vulnerable enough to leave points behind.
Everton Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 10 May 2026 |  Crystal Palace vs Everton |
2 – 2 | D | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 4 May 2026 | Everton vs  Manchester City |
3 – 3 | D | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 |  West Ham United vs Everton |
2 – 1 | L | London Stadium |
| Premier League | 19 Apr 2026 | Everton vs  Liverpool |
1 – 2 | L | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| Premier League | 11 Apr 2026 |  Brentford vs Everton |
2 – 2 | D | Gtech Community Stadium |
Sunderland
Sunderland’s recent league form has been mixed, with back-to-back draws against Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Before that, they were beaten 0-5 at home by Nottingham Forest and 3-4 away at Aston Villa, which shows their results have swung sharply.
Their best recent result was a 1-0 home win over Tottenham Hotspur, so there is evidence they can keep things tight when it goes their way. Even so, the wider run suggests they have been less stable than Everton, especially when the game opens up.
Sunderland Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 May 2026 | Sunderland vs  Manchester United |
0 – 0 | D | Stadium of Light |
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 |  Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sunderland |
1 – 1 | D | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 24 Apr 2026 | Sunderland vs  Nottingham Forest |
0 – 5 | L | Stadium of Light |
| Premier League | 19 Apr 2026 |  Aston Villa vs Sunderland |
4 – 3 | L | Villa Park |
| Premier League | 12 Apr 2026 | Sunderland vs  Tottenham Hotspur |
1 – 0 | W | Stadium of Light |
Team News & Injury Report
Everton
- Jarrad Branthwaite (Hamstring Injury)
Sunderland
- Simon Moore (Broken Hand)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Everton (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Jordan Pickford (Goalkeeper), Jake O'Brien (Defender), James Tarkowski (Defender), Michael Keane (Defender), Vitaliy Mykolenko (Defender), Iliman Ndiaye (Midfielder), James Garner (Midfielder), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Midfielder), Merlin Röhl (Midfielder), Tim Iroegbunam (Midfielder), Beto (Attacker)
Everton’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a solid base, with the two deeper midfielders helping protect the back four and keep the game compact. That shape should also allow Iliman Ndiaye and the attacking midfield line to support Beto quickly when Everton break forward.
Sunderland (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Robin Roefs (Goalkeeper), Lutsharel Geertruida (Defender), Nordi Mukiele (Defender), Omar Alderete (Defender), Reinildo Mandava (Defender), Chemsdine Talbi (Midfielder), Enzo Le Fée (Midfielder), Granit Xhaka (Midfielder), Noah Sadiki (Midfielder), Trai Hume (Midfielder), Brian Brobbey (Attacker)
Sunderland’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a similar balance, with Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki likely important in controlling central areas. If Chemsdine Talbi and the wide runners can feed Brian Brobbey early, they have a route to threaten Everton’s defence.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Everton | Sunderland | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Everton | Sunderland | Beto will look to use his physical presence against Lutsharel Geertruida and make Sunderland defend their box. |
| Everton | Sunderland | Iliman Ndiaye against Chemsdine Talbi is a useful midfield-to-wide duel that could decide who carries the ball into dangerous areas. |
| Everton | Sunderland | Beto is key for Everton because the recent lineups show him as the main attacking reference point in their 4-2-3-1. |
| Everton | Sunderland | Brian Brobbey is key for Sunderland because he is the central attacking outlet in their predicted shape and the player most likely to finish moves. |
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