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Sunderland v AZ : Europa League match betting preview, prediction and odds

Wed 16th Sep, 20:00 BST, Stadium of Light, Sunderland

the Stadium of Light plays host on Wednesday night, as Régis Le Bris's Sunderland host Leeroy Echteld's AZ in the Europa League. The predictions for all the markets are calculated using the past 20 games for each team (home, away and overall) with additional weight applied to top teams. All the statistics and graphics are designed specifically for the selected market. Head to head (H2H) stats for this fixture are also given where our data allows. Odds are provided straight from from the UK's biggest bookmakers.


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Best Tip: Over 1.5 goals

Our predictive algorithm suggests there's a 81% chance of Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar delivering a minimum of a couple of goals in this Europa League clash. Recent form stats and head-to-head (H2H) records are included in the calculation , and it would appear that the bookmakers favour that outcome too. This over 1.5 goals tip is available at a best price of 1.22.

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Win / Draw / Win
Over / Under 1.5 Goals
Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Over / Under 3.5 Goals
Win To Nil
Both Teams To Score
Correct Score
Both Teams To Score & Result
Double Chance
Half Time / Full Time
Over / Under 0.5 Goals
Over / Under 4.5 Goals
Over / Under 5.5 Goals
Draw No Bet
Team To Score First

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Predictions Add Bet365 Coral
Sunderland
55%
1.67-
Draw
23%
3.90-
AZ Alkmaar
22%
4.33-
Draw 1-1
11%
8.00
7%
-
Sunderland 2-1
10%
8.50-
Sunderland 1-0
10%
8.00
6%
-
Sunderland 2-0
9%
9.00-
Sunderland 3-1
6%
13.00-
AZ Alkmaar 2-1
6%
15.00-
AZ Alkmaar 1-0
6%
13.00
13%
-
Sunderland 3-0
6%
13.00-
Draw 2-2
5%
15.00-
Draw 0-0
5%
13.00
13%
-
Sunderland 3-2
3%
23.00
10%
-
AZ Alkmaar 2-0
3%
23.00-
Sunderland 4-1
3%
26.00
13%
-
Sunderland 4-0
3%
26.00-
AZ Alkmaar 3-1
2%
34.00-
Over 2.5 Goals
57%
1.73
4%
-
Under 2.5 Goals
43%
2.10
5%
-
Home 1st Goal
54%
1.57-
Away 1st Goal
43%
2.50-
No 1st Goal
3%
13.00
13%
-
BTTS - Yes
56%
1.70-
BTTS - No
44%
2.05-
BTTS - Home Win
27%
3.40
5%
-
BTTS - Draw
17%
5.00-
BTTS - Away Win
12%
7.50-
Home/draw
78%
1.20-
Away/draw
45%
2.15-
Home/away
77%
1.25-
Over 1.5 Goals
80%
1.22-
Under 1.5 Goals
20%
4.33-
Over 3.5 Goals
34%
2.75-
Under 3.5 Goals
66%
1.44-
Over 4.5 Goals
18%
5.00-
Under 4.5 Goals
82%
1.17-
Over 5.5 Goals
8%
10.00-
Under 5.5 Goals
92%
1.06-
Over 0.5 Goals
95%
1.04
1%
-
Under 0.5 Goals
5%
13.00
13%
-
Home DNB
71%
1.30-
Away DNB
38%
3.40-
Sunderland win to nil
28%
3.25-
AZ Alkmaar win to nil
10%
8.00
11%
-
Sunderland / Sunderland
32%
2.63
1%
-
Sunderland / AZ Alkmaar
2%
34.00-
Sunderland / Draw
6%
15.00
15%
-
Draw / Sunderland
17%
4.75-
Draw / AZ Alkmaar
9%
9.50
5%
-
Draw / Draw
14%
6.00
8%
-
AZ Alkmaar / Sunderland
4%
21.00-
AZ Alkmaar / AZ Alkmaar
11%
7.50-
AZ Alkmaar / Draw
6%
15.00-
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Win / draw / win form
Sunderland 32ND
league games
Home
Overall
Goals: Scored
0
Conceded
0
Games: Scored
0 / 0
Conceded
0 / 0
Clean sheets
0 / 0
Failed to score
0 / 0
HOME FORM Win / Draw / Win
Goals: Scored
0
Conceded
0
Games: Scored
0 / 0
Conceded
0 / 0
Clean sheets
0 / 0
Failed to score
0 / 0
OVERALL FORM Win / Draw / Win
AZ Alkmaar 2ND
20 league games
Away
Overall
Goals: Scored
30
Conceded
40
Games: Scored
14 / 20
Conceded
15 / 20
Clean sheets
5 / 20
Failed to score
6 / 20
Won
5
D
3
Lost
12
AWAY FORM Win / Draw / Win
Shakhtar3 - 0AZ Alkmaar
Sparta0 - 4AZ Alkmaar
Noah1 - 0AZ Alkmaar
Drita0 - 3AZ Alkmaar
C Palace3 - 1AZ Alkmaar
AEK Larnaca4 - 0AZ Alkmaar
Levski0 - 2AZ Alkmaar
FC Vaduz0 - 1AZ Alkmaar
ILVES4 - 3AZ Alkmaar
Spurs3 - 1AZ Alkmaar
Galatasaray2 - 2AZ Alkmaar
Ferencvaros4 - 3AZ Alkmaar
Ludogorets2 - 2AZ Alkmaar
Spurs1 - 0AZ Alkmaar
A.Bilbao2 - 0AZ Alkmaar
L. Warsaw2 - 0AZ Alkmaar
A Villa2 - 1AZ Alkmaar
Hsk Zrinjski Mostar4 - 3AZ Alkmaar
Brann3 - 3AZ Alkmaar
Santa Coloma0 - 1AZ Alkmaar
Goals: Scored
39
Conceded
22
Games: Scored
16 / 20
Conceded
9 / 20
Clean sheets
11 / 20
Failed to score
4 / 20
Won
12
D
2
Lost
6
OVERALL FORM Win / Draw / Win
HAZ Alkmaar2 - 2Shakhtar
AAZ Alkmaar0 - 3Shakhtar
AAZ Alkmaar4 - 0Sparta
HAZ Alkmaar2 - 1Sparta
HAZ Alkmaar4 - 0Noah
AAZ Alkmaar0 - 1Noah
HAZ Alkmaar0 - 0Jagiellonia
AAZ Alkmaar3 - 0Drita
HAZ Alkmaar2 - 0Shelbourne
AAZ Alkmaar1 - 3C Palace
HAZ Alkmaar1 - 0S. Bratislava
AAZ Alkmaar0 - 4AEK Larnaca
HAZ Alkmaar4 - 1Levski
AAZ Alkmaar2 - 0Levski
AAZ Alkmaar1 - 0FC Vaduz
HAZ Alkmaar3 - 0FC Vaduz
HAZ Alkmaar5 - 0ILVES
AAZ Alkmaar3 - 4ILVES
AAZ Alkmaar1 - 3Spurs
HAZ Alkmaar1 - 0Spurs
Goal Statistics

Sunderland have been consistent in front of goal of late, scoring in 5 consecutive Europa League matches. Their PG of 1.9 against AZ on Wednesday suggests they're likely to extend that run.

Sunderland 32nd AZ Alkmaar 2nd
Kickoff prediction
Kickoff prediction
1.9
goals
1.1
goals
Scoring probability
Scoring probability
0
16%
1
29%
2
27%
3
17%
4+
12%
There is a 84% probability that Sunderland will score 1 or more goals
0
33%
1
37%
2
20%
3
4+
There is a 70% probability that AZ Alkmaar will score no more than 1 goal
 
20 home / away league games
 
Attack defence ratings
Europa League - 2026/2027 season
Sunderland
PG (predicted goals)
AZ Alkmaar
1.9
1.1
Attack rating
SUN
AZ
37%
better
view stats
Games scored14
16
Failed to score6
4
Scored first8
15
Goals scored20
44
Avg. goals scored1
2.2
Avg. shots per game9
12
Avg. shots per goal9
5
Conversion rate for11
18
Avg. XG for1.3
2
KickOff rating
+37%
Defence rating
SUN
AZ
16%
better
view stats
Games conceded14
12
Clean sheets6
8
Conceded first11
4
Goals conceded26
24
Avg. goals conceded1.3
1.2
Avg. shots/game conceded9
7
Avg. shots/goal conceded7
6
Conversion rate against15%
16%
Avg. XG against1.4
1.2
KickOff rating
+16%

The line-ups for the Europa League match between Sunderland v AZ Alkmaar will show here when available.

Sunderland Europa League squad statistics 2026/2027
Overall
Attack
Defence
Most startsMost goalsMost assistsMost cards
0000
PlayersAppserancesgoalsAssistscards
S Moore GLK
-
R Roefs GLK
-
M Ellborg GLK
-
K Danso DEF
-
A Alese  DEF
-
T Meunier DEF
-
T Hume DEF
-
D Ballard DEF
-
O Alderete DEF
-
N Mukiele DEF
-
D. Methalie DEF
-
L O'Nien DEF
-
R Mandava DEF
-
E Fée MID
-
C Rigg MID
-
A Browne MID
-
A Ba MID
-
N Sadiki MID
-
J. Ahoka Jules MID
-
G Xhaka MID
-
H Diarra MID
-
M Fofana FWD
-
J. Angulo Caiced FWD
-
R Mundle FWD
-
B Brobbey FWD
-
W Isidor FWD
-
N Angulo FWD
-
D. Bi FWD
-
C Talbi FWD
-
AZ Alkmaar Europa League squad statistics 2026/2027
Overall
Attack
Defence
Most startsMost goalsMost assistsMost cards
0000
PlayersAppserancesgoalsAssistscards
J Busser GLK
-
H Verhulst GLK
-
J Zoet GLK
-
R Owusu-Oduro GLK
-
L Schouten DEF
-
E. Dijkstra DEF
-
D Kasius DEF
-
M. Chávez García DEF
-
S Maikuma DEF
-
M Wit DEF
-
W Goes DEF
-
R Ichihara DEF
-
A. Natali DEF
-
W Hoedt DEF
-
H. de Wit MID
-
D. Kwakman MID
-
J Clasie MID
-
K. Smit MID
-
P Koopmeiners MID
-
V Andreasen MID
-
S Resink MID
-
J Hornkamp FWD
-
M Meerdink FWD
-
Weslley FWD
-
A. Oufkir FWD
-
Bendegúz Kovács FWD
-
C Stengs FWD
-
W. Bouziane FWD
-
R. Daal FWD
-