Date of Tips: 06/01/2026
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Everton FC
v Sunderland AFC 
Everton Stadium
FA Cup ROUND_3 
10-01-2026 12:15
Everton Form
Sunderland Form
Early kick-off at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Saturday, January 10th, 12:15pm. Everton vs Sunderland prediction sees two Premier League sides face off in a FA Cup third round clash. Two teams who could really use a cup run. We will be covering team news, likely lineups, and how these styles collide when it matters.
Everton come in needing a reaction after a rough league outing. Sunderland arrive carrying that strange momentum of a side that just won’t lose, but won’t quite finish teams off either.
Let’s start with Everton. David Moyes is still the man in charge and very familiar with what FA Cup football demands.
Jordan Pickford, England’s number one and Everton’s long-time goalkeeper, will likely be the man between the sticks. He’s vocal, and even on bad days, he keeps Everton in games. From a leadership point of view, he sets the tone.
At the back, James Tarkowski and Michael Keane bring experience and physicality. On the left, Vitaliy Mykolenko offers balance.
Midfield-wise, Jack Grealish is the name that jumps out. Still in his prime, still capable of slowing a game down or bursting through lines when Everton need it. He’s also Everton’s main free-kick threat, always hovering when something opens up around the box. From the penalty spot, Grealish usually takes responsibility too.
Up top, Thierno Barry is one to watch. Young, quick, and growing in confidence. He leads the line and gives Everton a direct option they’ve lacked at times.
Absences matter here. Everton are without a couple of players due to international duty, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall remains sidelined with a hamstring issue. That limits rotation slightly, especially in midfield.
Sunderland, meanwhile, are managed by Régis Le Bris. Calm, methodical, and quietly impressive. The Black Cats also compete in the Premier League domestically and have built a reputation this season for being tough to beat.
Granit Xhaka anchors their midfield. He’s 33 now, but experience counts. He dictates tempo, breaks play, and is Sunderland’s main penalty taker.
Brian Brobbey leads the line. Strong, physical, and sharp in the box. He doesn’t need many chances. Dan Ballard’s return at centre-back has helped steady things defensively too.
Sunderland are close to full strength. Aji Alese remains out, but Wilson Isidor could feature again, giving Le Bris options late on.
Everton (4-2-3-1):
Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Garner; Dibling, McNeil, Grealish; Barry
Sunderland (4-4-2):
Roefs; Geertruida, Mukiele, Alderete, Cirkin; Hume, Xhaka, Le Fee, Adingra; Mayenda, Brobbey
This is where the matchup gets interesting. Everton tend to start fast at home. Sunderland are patient, sometimes too patient. That clash alone shapes a lot of the betting angles.
Goals shouldn’t be completely absent. Neither side usually shuts up shop in cup games, and both have enough quality in attack to create chances.
Everton qualifying over 90 minutes makes sense if they control tempo early.
Here’s the honest take. Sunderland are organised and hard to break down. But Everton at home, with Grealish pulling strings and Barry stretching the back line, should create more moments.
Everton look like a side that needs this. The FA Cup offers breathing room from league pressure. Expect intensity early, a couple of big chances, and a controlled second half.
The Everton vs Sunderland prediction leans towards the home side edging it.
Match Prediction: Everton to win. Bet with bet365.
Tight margins feel inevitable. One or two goals either way. Everton don’t usually blow teams away, and Sunderland won’t roll over.
Correct Score Prediction: Everton 2-1 Sunderland. Bet with bet365.
This doesn’t scream goal-fest. It also doesn’t scream stalemate. Over 1.5 goals feels realistic without pushing things too far. Both sides have shown they can score, but neither rushes games unnecessarily. Another angle is under 3.5 goals.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
For solid bet builder tips, we combine selections that match the expected game flow, rather than risks. Everton to qualify feels like the foundation, then layer in over 1.5 total goals and Sunderland to pick up a couple of cards as they try to disrupt rhythm in midfield.
Bet Builder Tip: Everton to win, over 1.5 goals, and Brian Brobbey to be shown a card. Bet with bet365.
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Everton look slightly better placed, especially at home, but it should be close.
Kick-off is at 12:15 UK time on Saturday, January 10th.
The match takes place at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
It’s part of the FA Cup third round.
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