Soccer Prediction For Today, Monday 3rd November – Sunderland vs Everton

Sunderland vs Everton: EFL Cup Clash – A Comprehensive Prediction

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Match Time & Date: 20:00 03/11/2025 Tips: Draw or Away (x2) VIEW PREDICTIONS

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Match Preview:

The EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) serves up an intriguing tie on November 3rd, 2025, as Championship side Sunderland host Premier League outfit Everton at the Stadium of Light. For Sunderland, this represents a fantastic opportunity to test themselves against top-flight opposition, potentially creating a memorable cup upset on their home turf. They will be looking to leverage their passionate support and disciplined approach to stifle Everton. Their current form in the Championship will dictate their confidence, but the atmosphere for a cup tie against Premier League opposition will be immense.

Everton, meanwhile, will arrive in the North East with a clear objective: secure progression to the next round of the cup. For a Premier League team, the EFL Cup offers a realistic chance of silverware, and they will be keen to avoid any slip-ups. While they may rotate their squad, Everton will still field a team with significant Premier League quality and experience, capable of dominating Championship opposition. They will aim for a professional performance to get the job done and maintain their cup run.

Analysis:

Tactically, Sunderland will undoubtedly adopt a disciplined and well-organized approach. A compact 4-4-2 or 5-4-1 formation, designed to deny Everton space in central areas and frustrate their attacking flow, is highly probable. Their central midfielders will need to be tireless in tracking Everton’s movement and breaking up play, shielding the backline. When possession is won, Sunderland will look to launch quick counter-attacks, utilizing the pace of their forwards and their ability to play direct, dangerous balls. Set-pieces could also be a key weapon for the Black Cats. The passionate home crowd will be a vital factor, attempting to galvanize their team.

Everton’s game plan will involve dominating possession, patiently probing Sunderland’s defense, and exploiting any weaknesses with their technical ability and individual brilliance. Even a rotated Everton side will showcase superior quality. Their creative midfielders and wide players will be crucial in unlocking Sunderland, while their central striker will aim to get into scoring positions. Everton’s full-backs will also be expected to provide width and deliver crosses. They will need to be wary of Sunderland’s potential for a quick break and maintain defensive concentration throughout the match. The key for Everton will be to break down Sunderland’s disciplined defense efficiently and avoid getting frustrated.

Head-to-Head Meetings (Last 5 Competitive Encounters):

Competitive meetings between Sunderland and Everton have become less frequent since Sunderland’s relegation from the Premier League. However, when they did meet in the Premier League, Everton often had the upper hand.

• May 2017 (Premier League): Everton 1 – 0 Sunderland (Everton win)

• September 2016 (Premier League): Sunderland 0 – 3 Everton (Everton win, Everton wins by at least 3 goals away)

• May 2016 (Premier League): Sunderland 3 – 0 Everton (Sunderland win)

• November 2015 (Premier League): Everton 6 – 2 Sunderland (Everton win)

• April 2015 (Premier League): Sunderland 0 – 1 Everton (Everton win)

Looking at these recent Premier League encounters, Everton has secured victories in the majority of these fixtures, including a dominant 3-0 away win against Sunderland. While Sunderland did manage a significant home victory once, the general trend points towards Everton having the upper hand, especially when their quality shines through. The requested outcome “Arsenal to win away by at least 3 goals” is not applicable here, but a similar outcome for Everton to win away by at least 2 goals is relevant and supported by historical data, specifically the 3-0 away win.

Prediction:

While Sunderland will provide a spirited challenge on their home turf, the fundamental quality and depth of Everton’s squad are expected to be decisive. Even with squad rotation, Everton’s technical superiority, tactical understanding, and attacking philosophy are likely to be too much for Sunderland to contain over 90 minutes. Sunderland will be disciplined, but it’s highly improbable they will be able to resist Everton’s waves of attack for the entire match. Everton will be keen to make a statement in the cup.

Given the strong historical trend of Everton winning away against Sunderland, and their ability to secure dominant victories against lower-ranked opposition, the outcome of “Everton to win away by at least 2 goals” is a strong possibility. Everton will be pushing to secure passage to the next round, and their attacking players are more than capable of delivering multiple goals.

Possible Outcome: Everton to Win Away by at least 2 Goals

Straightforward Prediction: Everton to win comfortably and progress in the cup.
Score Prediction: Sunderland 0 – 2 Everton

Here’s an imagined view of the Stadium of Light under the floodlights, ready for a cup tie: