Everton vs Sunderland: Match Preview and Predicted Lineup

Everton vs Sunderland: Match Preview and Predicted Lineup Everton host Sunderland in the club's final home fixture of the 2025-26 Premier League season this weekend. A five-game winless run has put the brakes on the Blues’ push for Europe, with maximum points required against Saturday’s visitors to maintain fading hopes. Last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace saw the Toffees twice lead, but goals from Ismaila Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta ensured the Eagles took home a share of the spoils.

Recent defensive lapses have been an issue, and it’s now five games without a clean sheet. Shoring up the backline should be the first step towards snapping the winless streak. The fixture will conclude the club’s first campaign at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Everton have taken 23 points from the previous 18 games at the ground, recording six wins, five draws, and seven losses. Sunderland, who have impressed on their return to the top tier, visit Hill Dickinson for the second time this season. The Black Cats won on penalties in the FA Cup’s third round back in January.

Team News Everton team news David Moyes will provide an update on Idrissa Gana Gueye ahead of the clash, with the veteran having missed the last two fixtures. Last week, Moyes said the 36-year-old’s issue ‘was not a serious injury’ and expected him back ‘soon’. Gana Gueye was not pictured in the training gallery photos posted on Thursday.