Match preview

Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) host Everton (7th, 9 pts) at Stadium of Light on Saturday 20 February, kick-off 15:00.

Sunderland are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 10). Everton are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 3).

The last league meeting, in May 2026, finished Everton 1–3 Sunderland.

Varless AI expects around 1.2 goals for Sunderland and 1.1 for Everton, making Sunderland 36% to win, the draw 30% and Everton 34%. It shapes up as a tight one, with under 2.5 goals at 60%.