Sunderland host David Moyes’ Everton side on Monday Night Football in what looks to be a fascinating clash with both sides pushing for mid-table security. The Black Cats have got off to a dream start and are perched in the European spots after winning five of their opening nine games since promotion from the Championship.
Everton have been solid, if a little inconsistent. Eleven points from nine is a decent return for a team that was on the brink of relegation last season. Three defeats in five have taken the shine off an otherwise strong start, and it looks like a tight one to call at the Stadium of Light in a huge game for both teams.
Sunderland vs Everton Betting Tips – 11/1 bet365
We’ve got a value-packed bet builder paying 11/1 on Monday night. Comparing the odds across the best betting sites, bet365 has once again emerged as the top price, where £10 will get you a £120 return.
| Market | Bet | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Double Chance | Sunderland or Draw | 4/9 |
| Total Corners | Over 8 Corners | 4/6 |
| Total Cards | Under 4 Cards | 1/1 (Evens) |
| Player Fouls Committed | Trai Hume 2+ | 11/8 |
| Total Odds | 11/1 |
*Odds correct at 11:00 GMT on 02/11/2025. Odds subject to change.
Bet 1: Sunderland or Draw – Double Chance
Everything suggests that Sunderland have what it takes to win all three points on Monday night. They’re yet to lose at home in the league and have only dropped points against Aston Villa, winning the remaining three games. Their defensive organisation has been elite, conceding just two in four, bettered only by Arsenal (1).
Everton have struggled on the road with a solitary win against Wolves. They’ve only scored four goals in that time, and even with the likes of Grealish and Ndiaye looking a threat, they’ve not been able to convert those chances into goals.
But we’re still finding it hard to trust Sunderland in the market. Is it a case of when rather than if this bubble bursts? Probably, and it might be a rather innocuous-looking game like Everton that sets a precedent for this. Taking them on the double chance adds security to a game that, on paper, they are strong favourites to win.
Bet 2: Over 8 Corners
The corner betting market is more of a numbers game than anything else. Sunderland have covered 8+ corners in 50% of their home games and Everton in 75% of their away games. When two evenly matched sides meet, this metric boosts slightly as teams settle for attacking set pieces to offset the lack of open play chances.
It’s 4/6 for the 8+ corner line, and we could be a little more ambitious here, taking even money for 9+, but as part of a bigger bet builder, there’s no need to increase risk.
Bet 3: Under 4 Total Cards Combined
Whenever we start our research process for these one-off games, we like to check out the referee stats to see if there are obvious routes for potential bets. Thomas Bramall will be taking charge of his sixth game of the season, and he’s one of the more lenient figures in the league, averaging 3.0 yellow cards per game, which puts him 14th out of 18.
To add a little more support to the bet, Sunderland have only been shown 14 cards in nine games, and have the lowest number of cards shown to their opponents in the league, with 11. Bramall’s leniency and Sunderland’s Canadian-like approach make under four cards at even money a huge play.
Bet 4: Trai Hume to Commit 2+ Fouls
Jack Grealish has drawn 3.5 fouls per game (28 total) this season, the most of any player in the league. It’s almost an art form at this stage, such is his frequency of hitting the deck, so targeting the very player that will be getting up close and personal with Grealish makes a lot of sense.
This week, that role lands at the feet of Trai Hume. Granted, not a serial fouler by any means, but when a stiff northeast breeze is enough to topple the Everton winger, Hume only needs to be in the vicinity for the 2+ fouls committed, and 11/8 looks like another big price.
