Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Picks - Europa League
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Europa League Picks
On Wednesday evening, as they watch their team take to the field in the UEFA Europa League, Sunderland fans will probably be pinching themselves. Not long ago, the Black Cats were struggling to get out of the third division, but now, after a fine first season back in the EPL, they're playing continental soccer. Their campaign begins with a home game against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.
At odds of -125, available at FanDuel at the time of writing, 'Both Teams to Score' catches the eye. During the early parts of the new season, both teams have developed a clear scoring habit. The visitors have scored in each of their seven competitive games this term, while the hosts have only failed to score in one out of five, and that was against current Premier League champions Arsenal, who are arguably the best defensive team in world soccer at present.
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Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Form
Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 12, 2026 - Premier League
Sep 8, 2026 - Carabao Cup
Sep 5, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 30, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 22, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 15, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 12, 2026 - Premier League
Sep 8, 2026 - Carabao Cup
Aug 30, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 15, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 2, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 24, 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 5, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 22, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 25, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 18, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 11, 2026 - Eredivisie
Sep 6, 2026 - Eredivisie
Aug 29, 2026 - Eredivisie
Aug 22, 2026 - Eredivisie
Aug 15, 2026 - Eredivisie
Aug 8, 2026 - Eredivisie
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 11, 2026 - Eredivisie
Aug 29, 2026 - Eredivisie
Aug 8, 2026 - Eredivisie
Jul 25, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 22, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 4, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 6, 2026 - Eredivisie
Aug 22, 2026 - Eredivisie
Aug 15, 2026 - Eredivisie
Aug 2, 2026 - Johan Cruijff Schaal
May 10, 2026 - Eredivisie
Apr 23, 2026 - Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar v Sunderland 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 Key Points
- Both teams have found the net in four of Alkmaar's last five competitive games.
- The visitors have scored in 100% of their competitive away games this season.
- The hosts have scored in four out of five competitive games this season.
- Between them, in competitive games this season, these two teams have failed to score in just one out of 12 games.
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Our Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction
It's really not worth focusing on the fact that the Black Cats failed to net against the Gunners. The current EPL holders will shut out many teams this season, and it's not as if Regis Le Bris' men didn't go close. If we consider that they've scored in each of their other four, then it's easy to envisage them doing enough to notch in front of what will be a buoyant home crowd on Wednesday.
Given the regularity with which the visitors have scored this season, considering also their sheer volume of goals, it's also hard to see them faltering in the final third, so much so that 'Both Teams to Score' is a viable option at odds of -125.
Our Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Pick: Both Teams to Score.
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