Everton vs Sunderland — FA Cup Tip (10 January 2026)
Quick tips
- Sunderland +0.25 (Asian Handicap) — min odds 1.89
Tip 1 — Sunderland +0.25
Selection: Sunderland +0.25 (Asian handicap). Minimum odds: 1.89.
Why this pick?
Everton head into this FA Cup tie severely stretched. They have a number of suspensions (including Keane and Grealish) and several injuries — Coleman, Branthwaite, Dewsbury-Hall and Alcaraz are all unavailable. On top of that, N’Diaye and Gueye are away at the African Nations Cup. That leaves Everton with a much reduced squad after a congested festive schedule.
Sunderland have also been affected by AFCON absences, but several of their internationals have returned (four are back and could feature). Overall Sunderland are in a stronger position relative to Everton because Everton are missing too many key players to justify being favourites in this cup tie.
Market movement and value: The market has reacted to the absences, but the movement does not fully reflect the gap created by Everton’s multiple unavailabilities. Backing Sunderland with a +0.25 handicap gives a safety buffer: a draw returns half the stake and a Sunderland win returns a full win, which helps manage the risk in a one-off cup game.
Context and atmosphere: Expect a strong travelling contingent — around 8,000 Sunderland supporters — which can influence the game, particularly if Everton field a weakened side. The combination of Everton’s limited options and Sunderland’s partial return from AFCON creates the value scenario for the handicap pick.
Summary: Sunderland +0.25 looks the sensible play given Everton’s injuries and suspensions, the post-holiday fixture congestion and the partial recovery of Sunderland’s AFCON absentees. Minimum acceptable odds: 1.89.
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