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Everton 1 Sunderland 3, full time in the Premier League. Our model's pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals, which did not land. Before this meeting the sides had met once in the fixtures we hold, and it was drawn.
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Everton 1–3 Sunderland
Sunderland travelled to Goodison Park and left with a commanding 3-1 victory, a result that speaks to the quiet, growing conviction of a club that has rebuilt itself with genuine quality. Everton, already a side searching for an identity this season, offered too little of what the occasion demanded.
Our pick
Everton to win
Result
1:3Everton v Sunderland
Sunderland won 3-1 away at Everton.
4 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.
Assist: Michael Keane
Sunderland travelled to Goodison Park and left with a commanding 3-1 victory, a result that speaks to the quiet, growing conviction of a club that has rebuilt itself with genuine quality. Everton, already a side searching for an identity this season, offered too little of what the occasion demanded.
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How the result affects the Premier League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Everton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Manchester United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The match finished 1-3 to Sunderland.
Sunderland won the match 3-1.
The match took place on Sunday, 17 May 2026.
Sunderland won 3-1 at Everton in the Premier League, a result that defied our model's pre-match pick of an Everton victory at 38 percent probability. The visitors' strong recent form, which included three wins in their last five matches, proved decisive on the day. Our AI engine's assessment did not account for the margin of Sunderland's dominance. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result marked a significant swing in momentum between the sides. Sunderland moved to 9th with a performance that aligned with their improved trajectory; Everton remained 12th but faced mounting pressure after their fourth loss in five games. Our model had flagged Sunderland's xG advantage at 7.00 versus Everton's 1.51, signalling a clear tactical and execution gap.
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