Everton vs Sunderland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

Premier League Betting Preview: Everton vs Sunderland

Everton host Sunderland at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Sunday 17 May.

It’s likely that we’ll see both Everton and Sunderland finding the net and that leads us to back BTTS Yes. This betting selection is priced at -132 and can be wagered with confidence.

Everton drew away from home in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Merseyside outfit had six shots on target and 41% possession, while James Tarkowski and Beto each scored one goal.

Sunderland hosted Manchester United in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 draw at Stadium of Light. The Black Cats recorded 51% possession and managed four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a penalty shootout FA Cup away win (1-1 AET) for Sunderland when they last played Everton. This was at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Everton	36	13	10	13	46	46	0	46:46	49
12	Sunderland	36	12	12	12	37	46	-9	37:46	48

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Everton have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. David Moyes' team have averaged 42.0% possession, 370.7 passes and 4.7 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.6 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 15.5 attempts and 5.4 corners.

Top scorer Beto has found the net 6 times, with Thierno Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall getting 3 apiece. James Garner has the most assists with 4, while goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has 2 clean sheets.

Sunderland have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 46.5% possession, 361.6 passes, 4.2 corners taken and 6.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts.

Nordi Mukiele has scored 2 goals, followed by Wilson Isidor, Trai Hume, Chris Rigg and Brian Brobbey on 1. Granit Xhaka, Enzo Le Fee and Noah Sadiki are top assists providers with 1, while Robin Roefs has recorded 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Everton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford (GK), Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Tim Iroegbunam, James Garner, Merlin Roehl, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye, Beto.

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Lutsharel Geertruida, Nordi Mukiele, Omar Alderete, Reinildo, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fee, Chemsdine Talbi, Brian Brobbey.

Everton vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Everton vs Sunderland betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

The best betting angle for this Premier League match could be the BTTS Yes option, especially as it’s attractively priced at -132. We can see the two teams both finding the net.

The latest Premier League injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Everton vs Sunderland league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 5 straight Everton games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Everton games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Everton games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sunderland games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sunderland games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Sunderland games on the road.

The best football betting sites make it a 56.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

If you want to deviate slightly from BTTS Yes, Over 2.5 Goals is a viable option. You need a minimum of three goals to be scored but it doesn’t matter which team finds the net.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -132 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Everton 2 - 1 Sunderland

You can secure odds of +700 that Everton are able to land a 2-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Iliman Ndiaye Over 2.5 Shots +123

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) has fired over 2.5 shots in his past two Premier League matches. We’ve decided to back him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line looking attractive at odds of +123.

Latest Iliman Ndiaye Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+650

Shots

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Score +340

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) has racked up two goals in his past five Premier League matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +340 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+900

Shots

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Everton Under 5.5 Corners -135

In their past three home games, Everton have had less than 5.5 corners. For Team Corners, we’re expecting Everton to fall short and you can land odds of -135.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Everton

Total

10.10 4.70 5.40

Home

9.30 4.40 4.90

Away

10.00 4.10 5.90

Sunderland

Total

10.30 4.20 6.10

Home

9.40 3.70 5.70

Away

9.20 3.60 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-127

Under 9.5

-112

Everton Corners

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-130

Sunderland Corners

Over 3.5

-149

Under 3.5

+105

Most Corners

1

-182

X

+650

2

+180

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Everton vs Sunderland Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Everton are the skinniest price to succeed in this Premier League clash, with the favourites afforded a 55% probability based on their -123 betting odds with the bookies. The market implies that Sunderland are the most unlikely to win at +335.

Asian Handicap betting is popular and you can wager Everton -0.5 at -123 should you want to go for the favourites, with Sunderland +0.5 available at -100 and you will also win with the latter if it’s a draw.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -132.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Premier League game, with the best betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

-123

X

+250

2

+335

Half-Time Result

1

+138

X

+123

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-345

X2

-104

Draw No Bet

1

-313

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-123

2 Hcp +0.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-115

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-103

Beto is available at +150 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +380 to find the net first.

Beto (Everton)

First

+150

Anytime

+380

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Dwight McNeil (Everton)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Tyrique George (Everton)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Merlin Röhl (Everton)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

James Garner (Everton)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Habib Diarra (Sunderland)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Tim Iroegbunam (Everton)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Michael Keane (Everton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Idrissa Gueye (Everton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

James Tarkowski (Everton)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Beto (Everton)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

James Garner (Everton)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Habib Diarra (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Merlin Röhl (Everton)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Tyrique George (Everton)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Dwight McNeil (Everton)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Tim Iroegbunam (Everton)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Michael Keane (Everton)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Idrissa Gueye (Everton)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

James Tarkowski (Everton)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Everton have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Sunderland have managed four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

When the sides last met at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Sunderland beat Everton on penalties (1-1 AET).

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Everton Home Stats		2-4-4	3.00	1.50	1.50	5	5	7	3
Sunderland Away Stats		2-4-4	2.70	1.00	1.70	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Everton vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News

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