FM Preview: Sunderland v Everton 22 Nov 2010

Last updated : 21 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v Everton fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain Everton at The Stadium of Light on Monday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Black Cats are clearly on top, having won 47 and lost only 19 of the 81 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Stadium of Light was less than a year ago, in December 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Wed 27 JanEverton2 - 0SunderlandPREM
2009/2010Sat 26 DecSunderland1-1EvertonPREM
2008/2009Sun 03 MaySunderland0 - 2EvertonPREM
2008/2009Sun 28 DecEverton3 - 0SunderlandPREM
2007/2008Sun 09 MarSunderland0 - 1EvertonPREM
2007/2008Sat 24 NovEverton7 - 1SunderlandPREM
2005/2006Sat 01 AprEverton2 - 2SunderlandPREM

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the The Black Cats score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Everton have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Toffees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Sunderland's total of 19 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Everton find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 15 points from their 13 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland63218611
Everton6231869

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Everton is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the The Black Cats in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Everton Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.