- Sunderland have been solid at home, scoring 2.00 goals and conceding just 0.50 per game on average in the Premier League.
- Everton have scored just 1.00 goal per-game away in the Premier League 2025/2026.
- Sunderland are unbeaten at home in the Premier League this season, winning 3 and drawing 1 of 4 games at the Stadium of Light.
Black Cats are solid at the back and lethal on the counter
Régis Le Bris’ Sunderland have been a breath of fresh air in the Premier League 2025-2026 campaign, sitting 4th in the table with 17 points from 9 games so far. Le Bris has built an intriguing, pragmatic side and has set up a compact, counter-focused unit since taking the reins in July 2024, morphing from a back five out of possession to some incredibly fluid attacking shapes in transition.
Sunderland’s ability to transition quickly and use the width of the field on their break makes them incredibly difficult to contain when they have the ball and deadly on the transition. The Black Cats have been ruthless in the final third with the likes of Wilson Isidor making runs from deep to create space and lead the line with 4 goals in 9 Premier League appearances. The Sunderland vs Everton prediction is that Isidor has scored 2 goals in his last 5 Premier League games and looks a good bet to score anytime on Monday against Everton.
Moyes’ Toffees may be tough to break down, but lack firepower
Everton are a completely different beast, David Moyes’ disciplined, defense-first system has given the club a stable platform of 4-2-3-1 or 4-5-1 since the Scot took charge in January 2025. Our Sunderland vs Everton prediction is that Moyes’ men may look a solid unit, but haven't had the attack to really make hay of matches against the top sides in the division. The Toffees are 14th in the Premier League 2025/2026 table with 11 points from 9 matches.
Jack Grealish has been the creative engine for Everton this term, providing 4 assists in 8 Premier League matches. This Sunderland vs Everton preview shows the visitors have struggled on the road in the English top flight, winning just 1 and losing 3 of their 4 away games so far, conceding an average of 1.75 goals. Everton need to rely on discipline and organisation to try and stay compact and frustrate opponents, often playing the long ball up to their lone striker to feed on second balls.
The Under 2.5 goals market looks a strong option
Sunderland are priced at 2.89 to beat Everton on Monday, who are listed at 2.79 with a draw at 3.21, making this a pick-em game at the moment. We’re going to swerve the match outcome markets and take the Under 2.5 goals at 1.68 for the main selection, as both teams have set up in such a way that they like to be solid at the back and get bodies behind the ball.
This Sunderland vs Everton prediction is shaped by the clash of Sunderland’s rapid, fluid attack and Everton’s organised, central block, which will be like a game of chess on Monday and whichever team dictates the pace and flow of the game should come out on top. Given Sunderland’s home record and the fact that Everton have just 1 win and 3 defeats in 4 away Premier League matches, we feel the hosts are slight favourites to nick a tough game. If you're looking for more value, consider the Sunderland vs Everton betting tips for this Premier League fixture, which could highlight some interesting alternatives to the main markets.
