Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Steve Ashfield | in Europa League Predictions
For the first time in 53 years Sunderland are playing in European competition. The Black Cats have a tough game in the Europa League as they are home to AZ Alkmaar who have made a strong start to the season. Our prediction is a double bet on AZ to win or draw this match.
This is only the second time that Sunderland has qualified to play in European competitions. Their only previous campaign was in the 1973-74 European Cup Winners Cup and they lost in the second round. Last season saw them finish seventh in the Premier League, clinching qualification on the final day of the season. The new term hasn't started too well for the Black Cats and they were in 14th in the table after Sunday's games with four points from as many games and just one victory.
AZ are going much better than the home side. The Dutch club are second in the Dutch Eredivisie with five wins from six games. They have often struggled on the road, but this season they have won their first three away league games of the season.
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Sunderland v AZ Alkmaar Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.66 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
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1.67 | 4.18 | 5.14 |
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1.63 | 4.08 | 5.1 |
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1.64 | 4.08 | 5 |
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1.63 | 4.1 | 5.1 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar?
Our prediction for the Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar match is: AZ wins or draws.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 16/09/2026 between Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 42.5% for a win of Sunderland against AZ Alkmaar with odds of 1.7 at Betsson.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar is 19.93% with odds of 4.18 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 37.57% chance ⭐ for a win of AZ Alkmaar vs Sunderland with odds of 5.14 at 1xbet.
Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Form
Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Sept 2026 - Premier League
8 Sept 2026 - Carabao Cup
5 Sept 2026 - Premier League
30 Aug 2026 - Premier League
22 Aug 2026 - Premier League
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Sept 2026 - Premier League
8 Sept 2026 - Carabao Cup
30 Aug 2026 - Premier League
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
24 May 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Sept 2026 - Premier League
22 Aug 2026 - Premier League
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Sept 2026 - Eredivisie
6 Sept 2026 - Eredivisie
29 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
22 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
15 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
8 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Sept 2026 - Eredivisie
29 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
8 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
22 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Sept 2026 - Eredivisie
22 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
15 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
2 Aug 2026 - Johan Cruijff Schaal
10 May 2026 - Eredivisie
23 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
Sunderland - AZ Alkmaar: Form Analysis
Sunderland finished seventh in the Premier League last season, but mainly because of their early season form and a late flourish. There were long periods in early 2026 when they struggled to earn points. They have made a slow start to the new season and were beaten 2-0 at home by Arsenal at the weekend.
Their season began with a disappointing 2-1 away loss at Ipswich Town. That was followed by their only league win of the season when they beat struggling Fulham 1-0. A 1-1 draw was earned at Brentford before beating Hull City at home in the Carabao Cup. Then came that home loss to Arsenal.
Strong start to the season for AZ.
AZ were quarter-finalists in last season's Conference League. The weekend saw them draw 1-1 at home with Willem II, before that they had won each of their first five league games of the new season. They are currently second in the Dutch Eredivisie.
They are unbeaten in their last 12 competitive fixtures since their quarter-final loss last season.
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Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
M. Ellborg
DefenderT. Hume
O. Alderete
D. Methalie
MidfielderL. O'Nien
C. Talbi
C. Rigg
ForwardW. Isidor
M. Fofana
H. Verhulst
R. Owusu Oduro
DefenderR. Ichihara
S. Maikuma
W. Hoedt
M. De Wit
MidfielderV. Andreasen
ForwardA. Oufkir
W. Patati
J. Hornkamp
B. Kovacs
Missing players
R. Mundle
H. Diarra
Sunderland & AZ Alkmaar Squad Analysis
While this is going to be a big occasion for Sunderland, that does not mean they will consider making team changes for this Europa League game against AZ. It's certainly a tough week for the Black Cats after the game against Arsenal last weekend. Following this match, they travel to Manchester City at the weekend.
Busy schedule may lead to team changes.
With that in mind, their coach Regis Le Bris may well decide to rest some players ahead of that tough Premier League game. It's unlikely he will be asking all of his players to play three tough matches in the space of a week. We'll have more details of any planned changes as the kick-off approaches.
AZ are on a good run at present. They only drew at the weekend, but that ended what had been a 100 percent league record. All three of their away games this season have ended in victory. That's really important for a team that has had more than a few struggles on their travels in the past.
Sunderland - AZ Alkmaar Key Points
- Sunderland have only won one league game this season.
- AZ are second in the Dutch Eredivisie.
- The weekend draw for AZ ended a run of five straight league victories this season.
- AZ have won all three of their away games this season.
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Our Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction
Sunderland are back in European football and it'll be a great occasion at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats haven't made too impressive a start to the new season and didn't strengthen too much during the transfer window. Can they cope with a European campaign?
AZ have made an impressive start to their league season with five wins and a draw. They have a good European record and the fact they have won all three of their away games this season will mean a lot to them. Our main Sunderland v AA Alkmaar prediction is AZ Alkmaar wins or draws.
Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Alternative Predictions
AZ Alkmaar wins
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