Everton vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news

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·17 Mei 2026

Everton vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news

Everton host Sunderland on Sunday afternoon, looking to end their longest winless streak of the season.

David Moyes’ men sit tenth in the table, four points behind the European qualification places. Twice they led against Crystal Palace last weekend before settling for a frustrating draw. The Toffees must secure maximum points today to keep their continental ambitions alive.

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This fixture concludes Everton’s historic first campaign at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The hosts have taken twenty-three points from their eighteen home matches so far. That said, recent matches have become highly chaotic affairs with goals at both ends. Moyes will demand absolute focus to ensure his team finishes strongly at home.

Everton team news

Idrissa Gana Gueye remains out of contention after failing to recover from a minor injury. Jack Grealish is also sidelined for the hosts due to an ongoing foot problem. Meanwhile, Jarrad Branthwaite remains unavailable with a thigh injury. In his absence, central defender Jake O’Brien is expected to keep his starting role.

Veteran full-back Seamus Coleman will make his final home appearance before leaving this summer. A cameo off the bench would move him into tenth on the all-time appearances list. Everton have won their final home league match in five consecutive seasons.

Tim Iroegbunam and James Garner will anchor the midfield to limit Sunderland’s counter-attacking speed. Moyes will rely on the creativity of Merlin Röhl and Iliman Ndiaye to unlock a disciplined away defence. Striker Beto will lead the line after scoring five goals in his last five appearances.

Everton predicted lineup

Everton predicted XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Iroegbunam; Rohl, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto.