Everton vs Sunderland  prediction, preview & betting tips – 17/05/2026

Everton will look to celebrate with their faithful supporters in their final home game of the season when they host Sunderland at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday. 

While the Toffees are searching for a much-needed victory to snap a winless streak, the Black Cats arrive on Merseyside hoping to record their first league win at this venue.

Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.

Everton vs. Sunderland key stats

• Everton have scored two or more goals in four of their last six Premier League matches.
• Sunderland have struggled on their travels recently, recording only four victories in their previous 18 away league games.
• The Toffees have conceded at least one goal in all of their last five matches, highlighting a recent defensive vulnerability.

Everton vs. Sunderland preview: Toffees hoping for European football

Everton will conclude their inaugural campaign at the Hill Dickinson Stadium with a meeting against Sunderland, hoping to keep alive their slim chances of securing European football next season.

It has been a memorable first year in their new home for Everton, and while qualification for Europe remains unlikely, there is still a mathematical possibility if results elsewhere fall in their favour. 

The Toffees failed to end their winless streak last weekend, having played a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace away from home.

Following the draw, manager David Moyes will know his side must first take care of business themselves if they are to have any hope of qualifying for European football. 

Current form, however, paints a less convincing picture for Everton, as they have managed just two victories across their last 11 competitive matches at home. 

On the other hand, Sunderland arrive on Merseyside with fading hopes of their own after a disappointing four-match winless stretch effectively ended their push for Europe.

The Black Cats have struggled badly away from home throughout the campaign, collecting only two league victories from their last 13 road trips. 

They failed to end their winless streak last time out and played out a goalless draw against Manchester United, making it back-to-back stalemates for the Black Cats.

Sunderland will need to improve their away form if they want to get anything out of this game, as they have only managed four wins in 18 away games in the league.

With their poor away form, the statistics suggest Sunderland may face another difficult afternoon away from home.

Everton vs. Sunderland form guide & betting tips

Whispers predicts: Everton 2-1 Sunderland

Everton’s recent form is concerning, but the desire to end their first season at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on a high should provide the necessary motivation. 

Their dominance in previous home meetings against the Black Cats is a key factor that could lead to a victory in this tie. 

The bookmakers have made the home side marginal favourites at 1.80, reflecting their home advantage. 

A draw is currently valued at 3.75, while an away victory for the visitors is considered the underdog result at 4.33 odds. 

The odds for both teams to score (yes) are also a strong proposition at 1.75, as both sides have consistently found the back of the net in recent weeks. 

Other options like over 2.5 goals are given at 1.80 odds, while Beto anytime goalscorer is at 2.37 odds following his scoring form.

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