Everton vs Sunderland prediction 10.01.2026 | FA Cup
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- Competition: FA Cup
- Date: 10th January 2026
- Kick-off: 12:15 UK / 13:15 CET
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton host Sunderland in Liverpool on Saturday afternoon, and both sides will want a calm, convincing start in the FA Cup. The Toffees have slipped past the third round in each of the last two seasons, often without much fuss. The Black Cats have not enjoyed that luxury, doing it only once in six years. The odds favour Moyes’ side, which feels logical. Still, Sunderland’s league position hints this could be trickier than it looks.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Sunderland
1 : 1
Everton
Premier League
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Everton
2 : 0
Sunderland
Premier League
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Sunderland
0 : 3
Everton
Premier League
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Sunderland
3 : 0
Everton
Premier League
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Everton
6 : 2
Sunderland
Premier League
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Everton
0 : 2
Sunderland
Premier League
Since 2013, the two sides have met 11 times—10 in the Premier League and once in the Carabao Cup. Everton hold a slight edge with five wins and six clean sheets. Sunderland have won just twice, and four games ended all square. On average, there have been 1.9 goals per meeting, so tight contests are not unusual.
Everton team overview
The Toffees will be keen to shake off back-to-back fourth-round exits in this competition. That said, form is an obvious concern.
Moyes’ side have won just once in their last six matches, losing three and drawing two. Even at home, results have been flat, with no wins in their last three at Goodison.
There is, however, a small positive. Five of Everton’s eight wins this season have come in front of their own fans. Their last league outing against Wolves ended badly, though, with Jack Grealish and Michael Keane both sent off.
Both miss this one, alongside Jarrad Branthwaite, Séamus Coleman, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who remain sidelined through injury.
Last matches of
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Everton
1 : 1
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Premier League
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Everton
2 : 4
Brentford
Premier League
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Nottingham Forest
0 : 2
Everton
Premier League
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Burnley
0 : 0
Everton
Premier League
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Everton
0 : 1
Arsenal
Premier League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jordan Pickford
Defenders
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15
Jake O'Brien
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6
James Tarkowski
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2
Nathan Patterson
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16
Vitalii Mykolenko
Midfielders
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37
James Garner
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42
Tim Iroegbunam
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7
Dwight McNeil
Forwards
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45
Harrison Armstrong
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9
Beto
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11
Thierno Barry
Sunderland team overview
Sunderland’s recent FA Cup record is hard to dress up. The Black Cats have exited in the third round in each of the last two seasons, including last year’s extra-time loss to Stoke City.
This time feels slightly different, though. Sitting two places above Everton in the league, Régis Le Bris’ side arrive with some quiet belief.
That confidence took a hit last weekend, mind you. A heavy 3-0 defeat ended a five-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
Brian Brobbey remains the main goal threat, with three strikes in all competitions so far. He should lead the line again, while Enzo Le Fée is expected to operate just behind him.
Last matches of
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Brentford
3 : 0
Sunderland
Premier League
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Tottenham Hotspur
1 : 1
Sunderland
Premier League
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Sunderland
0 : 0
Manchester City
Premier League
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Sunderland
1 : 1
Leeds United
Premier League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
0 : 0
Sunderland
Premier League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Robin Roefs
Defenders
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15
Omar Alderete
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5
Daniel Ballard
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20
Nordi Mukiele
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32
Trai Hume
Midfielders
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34
Granit Xhaka
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28
Enzo Le Fée
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6
Lutsharel Geertruida
Forwards
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24
Simon Adingra
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9
Brian Brobbey
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11
Chris Rigg
Prediction
This feels like a game where both sides tread carefully. Everton are short on confidence going forward, with only one win in six, and the Toffees tend to start games slowly. Sunderland are hardly reckless either, usually keeping things controlled rather than chaotic. With nine of the last 12 meetings finishing under 2.5 goals, a goalless draw makes sense. Worth watching, sure. Just don’t expect fireworks.
Three reasons we expect under 2.5 goals in this game
- Five of Everton’s last six matches finished with under three goals.
- Only one of Sunderland’s last six games went over two goals.
- Nine of the last 12 meetings between these sides ended under 2.5 goals.
Main prediction -
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.66
