Everton vs Sunderland Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FA Cup 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

Everton are all set to lock horns with Sunderland AFC for the third round contest of the 2025-26 FA Cup. Hill Dickinson Stadium will witness this intense clash between these sides.

The Toffees have been very inconsistent with their performances and are coming in after securing a draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their Premier League contest. They are going to be the hosts for their cup contest, but it is not going to be an easy fixture for them. They have not secured a win in their last two matches.

Sunderland AFC were dominated by Brentford in their previous league fixture. It was a poor performance by them and they are not in their top form at the moment. The Black Cats will be away from home for their FA Cup clash and this is going to keep them under pressure from the start.

Kick-off:

• Location: Liverpool, England
• Stadium: Hill Dickinson Stadium
• Date: Saturday, January 10
• Kick-off Time: 05:45 p.m. IST/ 12:15 p.m. GMT/ 07:15 a.m. ET/ 04:15 a.m. PT
• Referee: John Brooks
• VAR: In use

Form:

Everton: L-D-W-L-D

Sunderland: D-D-D-D-L

Players to Watch

James Garner (Everton)

From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, James Garner is going to play a crucial part in the squad for Everton. The 24-year-old has performed decently in the Premier League this season and will now be looking to step up his game and help his side get to the next stage of the oldest club cup competition.

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

The 23-year-old will be yet again gearing up to help his side in the attacking front. Even though he failed to score a goal in the previous fixture, Brian Brobbey is still going to be one of the main men up front. He hasn’t been in top form this season, but his presence in the front is going to be beneficial for Sunderland.

Match Facts

• Sunderland have failed to secure a win in their last five attempts.
• Everton have only won one of their last five matches.
• The Toffees haven’t lost to the Black Cats in their last four meetings.

Everton vs Sunderland: Betting Tips and Odds

• Everton to win @6/5 Ladbrokes
• Thierno Barry to score @5/2 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @3/13 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Carlos Alcaraz, Seamus Coleman and Jarrad Branthwaite are not going to be in action for Everton due to their injuries. Jack Grealish and Michael Keane will also miss out as they got suspended.

Sunderland will be without the services of Ajibola Alese. He is injured. Wilson Isidor is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 185

Everton won: 83

Sunderland won: 71

Draws: 31

Predicted Lineups

Everton predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Pickford (GK); Patterson, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Armstrong, Garner, Iroegbunam; Rohl, Barry, McNeil

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Roefs (GK); Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Hume; Xhaka, Geertruida; Rigg, Le Fee, Adingra; Brobbey

Match Prediction

These clubs are not going to give up, but only one of them will make it to the next stage of the tournament. Everton are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Sunderland in their upcoming FA Cup clash.

Prediction: Everton 2-1 Sunderland

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes

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