Team News: Everton vs. Sunderland injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Separated by just one point in the middle of the Premier League standings, Everton and Sunderland clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in the penultimate weekend of the 2025-26 season.

The Black Cats have already triumphed once as the Toffees' new home, winning their FA Cup third-round clash on penalties following a 1-1 draw, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both sides.

EVERTON vs. SUNDERLAND

EVERTON

Out: Jack Grealish (foot), Jarrad Branthwaite (thigh), Idrissa Gueye (unspecified)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Pickford; O'Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Iroegbunam; Rohl, Dewsbury-Ball, Ndiaye; Beto

SUNDERLAND

Out: Daniel Ballard (suspended), Romaine Mundle (thigh)

Doubtful: Bertrand Traore (knee), Simon Moore (wrist)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Roefs; Geertruida, Mukiele, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Hume, Le Fee, Talbi; Brobbey