It is an all Premier League affair in the third round of the FA Cup as Everton welcome Sunderland to the Hill Dickinson Stadium at Saturday lunchtime. Both teams failed to win their respective league fixtures last time out, and so will be hoping to bounce back with victory here and progression into the fourth round of the competition.
Indeed, Everton were held to a 1-1 draw at home to rock-bottom Wolves, having also gone down to nine men. Meanwhile, Sunderland lost 3-0 against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
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Everton vs Sunderland prediction: All square after normal time?
Key stats
- Everton have won just once in six games.
- Sunderland are winless in five matches.
- Sunderland have also won just once in six previous H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Everton 1-1 Sunderland
Given that both teams are struggling for form of late, we can see this match ending up as a draw after 90 minutes. Both sides are also struggling to score goals in recent games, with them both being among the lowest scorers in the Premier League, so we are also not expecting too much goalmouth action.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Everton favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Everton have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim victory on home soil and thus book their place into the next round. Interestingly, both a draw and a Sunderland win are separated by just 0.5%, and can still be backed at over 30% each.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page for more of our expert FA Cup predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Everton hold upper hand
As mentioned before, Sunderland have won just once in the last six meetings between the two sides, suggesting that Everton could hold a psychological advantage. The two teams met at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League earlier this season, resulting in a 1-1 draw, and we could see a similar scoreline emerge here.
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Everton preview: Keane and Grealish suspended
Both Michael Keane and Jack Grealish are suspended after picking up red cards against Wolves. Everton may choose to rotate their starting XI further due to the busy January schedule coming up.
Predicted lineup: Travers (GK); Patterson, O'Brien, Tarkowski, Aznou; Garner, Iroegbunam; Dibling, Rohl, Armstrong & Beto
Last five results:
- Everton 1-1 Wolves
- Everton 2-4 Brentford
- Nottingham Forest 0-2 Everton
- Burnley 0-0 Everton
- Everton 0-1 Arsenal
Sunderland preview: Rotation also expected?
Sunderland could also take the chance to rotate their starting XI here. There are plenty of squad players with reduced minutes this season that will be hoping for a start.
Predicted lineup: Patterson (GK); Mukiele, Ballard, O'Nien, Cirkin; Geertruida, Neil; Adingra, Rigg, Mundle & Mayenda
Last five results:
- Brentford 3-0 Sunderland
- Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland
- Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City
- Sunderland 1-1 Leeds
- Brighton 0-0 Sunderland
Player to watch: Enzo Le Fee
Enzo Le Fee will be hoping to make amends after an embarrassing Panenka penalty was easily saved in Sunderland’s defeat to Brentford. The midfielder could get a chance of redemption against Everton.