Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar predictions, Sep 16, 2026

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As Sunderland AFC prepares to host AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League on September 16, 2026, the matchup promises to be an intriguing contest between two teams in contrasting recent form. Sunderland comes into the match having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 outings, demonstrating a resilient home advantage. Their tactical approach, characterized by solid defensive organization and timely counter-attacks, has been effective, particularly in familiar surroundings.

In contrast, AZ Alkmaar is riding high after winning all 5 of their recent matches. Their attacking prowess has been a standout feature, showcasing fluid movement and clinical finishing that could pose challenges for the Sunderland backline. The Dutch side’s ability to dominate possession and exploit spaces will be crucial, especially as they seek to assert control early in the match.

Bookmakers have acknowledged Sunderland as the favorites, reflected in their odds of 1.73 for a home win, while AZ Alkmaar’s away win odds stand at 4.5. Statistical predictions suggest a 64.4% chance of a Sunderland victory, indicating confidence in the home side. However, with both teams in such strong form, the outcome remains uncertain and could hinge on key moments during the game.

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Sunderland 55.4%

Draw 24%

AZ 20.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of UEFA Europa League Sunderland: 4.16% AZ Alkmaar: 2.08%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.71	3.90	4.60
	1.72	3.96	4.58
	1.72	3.9	4.95
	1.74	4.08	4.74
	1.69	3.85	4.4
	1.72	4.01	4.49
	1.72	4	4.6

Latest Results

08.09.26 Sunderland AFC – Hull City – 1:0 05.09.26 Brentford FC – Sunderland AFC – 1:1 30.08.26 Sunderland AFC – Fulham FC – 1:0 22.08.26 Ipswich Town – Sunderland AFC – 2:1 15.08.26 Sunderland AFC – Stade Rennes – 2:1

06.09.26 SC Heerenveen – AZ Alkmaar – 2:3 29.08.26 AZ Alkmaar – Go Ahead Eagles – 5:2 22.08.26 Fortuna Sittard – AZ Alkmaar – 0:2 15.08.26 FC Utrecht – AZ Alkmaar – 1:4 08.08.26 AZ Alkmaar – ADO Den Haag – 2:0

Facts

Sunderland is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).

AZ is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 5 wins).

Sunderland may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Sunderland is seen as the favorite.

Recently, the teams have not faced each other.

Standings

Draw

Qualification

1/8-finals

1	Trabzonspor	Bye
5	Twente	Bye
6	Vojvodina	Ferencvaros	0 : 3, 1 : 2
8	Bye	Gornik Zabrze
9	KuPS	Bye
12	Bye	Univ. Craiova
16	Bye	Ararat-Armenia
17	St. Truiden	Bye
21	Lincoln Red Imps	Bye
24	Bye	Omonia
25	Crvena zvezda	Bye
32	Bye	Plzen
33	Shamrock Rovers	Bye
36	Bye	Egnatia
40	Bye	Lillestrom
41	Jagiellonia	Bye
44	Bye	Rangers
45	Larne	Bye
48	Bye	Iberia 1999
49	Mjallby	Bye
53	Hajduk Split	Zilina	1 : 2, 2 : 0
54	Bye	Pafos
56	Bye	Salzburg
57	Kairat Almaty	Bye
61	Dyn. Kyiv	U. Cluj	1 : 0, 0 : 0
62	Bye	PAOK
63	Hammarby	Bye
64	Bye	Anderlecht
65	Lech Poznan	Bye
68	Bye	Klaksvik
69	Thun	Bye
72	Bye	Vikingur Reykjavik
73	Tromso	Bye
74	Bye	Hradec Kralove
75	Besiktas	Bye
76	Bye	Midtjylland
80	Bye	Kauno Zalgiris
81	St. Gallen	Bye
82	Bye	Benfica
84	Bye	Hearts
88	Bye	Aarhus
89	OFI Crete	Bye
93	Sheriff Tiraspol	Aluminij	1 : 0, 0 : 0
94	Bye	Maccabi Tel Aviv
95	Qarabag	Vestri	3 : 0, 3 : 0
96	CSKA Sofia	Derry City	2 : 1, 3 : 2

Quarter-finals

1	Trabzonspor	Bye
3	Twente	Ferencvaros	2 : 2, 1 : 2
4	Bye	Gornik Zabrze
5	KuPS	Bye
6	Bye	Univ. Craiova
8	Bye	Ararat-Armenia
9	St. Truiden	Bye
11	Lincoln Red Imps	Bye
12	Bye	Omonia
13	Crvena zvezda	Bye
16	Bye	Plzen
17	Shamrock Rovers	Bye
18	Bye	Egnatia
20	Bye	Lillestrom
21	Jagiellonia	Bye
22	Bye	Rangers
23	Larne	Bye
24	Bye	Iberia 1999
25	Mjallby	Bye
27	Hajduk Split	Pafos	0 : 4, 2 : 0
28	Bye	Salzburg
29	Kairat Almaty	Bye
31	Dyn. Kyiv	PAOK	0 : 2, 2 : 3
32	Hammarby	Anderlecht	1 : 3, 1 : 1
33	Lech Poznan	Bye
34	Bye	Klaksvik
35	Thun	Bye
36	Bye	Vikingur Reykjavik
37	Tromso	Hradec Kralove	1 : 3, 0 : 1
38	Besiktas	Midtjylland	2 : 0, 1 : 0
40	Bye	Kauno Zalgiris
41	St. Gallen	Benfica	0 : 5, 2 : 1
42	Bye	Hearts
44	Bye	Aarhus
45	OFI Crete	Bye
47	Sheriff Tiraspol	Maccabi Tel Aviv	0 : 1, 0 : 5
48	Qarabag	CSKA Sofia	0 : 1, 0 : 0

Semi-finals

1	Trabzonspor	Bye
2	Ferencvaros	Gornik Zabrze	1 : 1, 1 : 0
3	KuPS	Univ. Craiova	1 : 2, 1 : 1
4	Bye	Ararat-Armenia
5	St. Truiden	Bye
6	Lincoln Red Imps	Omonia	0 : 1, 1 : 1
7	Crvena zvezda	Bye
8	Bye	Plzen
9	Shamrock Rovers	Egnatia	1 : 5, 3 : 1
10	Bye	Lillestrom
11	Jagiellonia	Rangers	1 : 1, 2 : 1
12	Larne	Iberia 1999	1 : 2, 0 : 0
13	Mjallby	Bye
14	Pafos	Salzburg	3 : 3, 0 : 1
15	Kairat Almaty	Bye
16	PAOK	Anderlecht	2 : 3, 0 : 1
17	Lech Poznan	Klaksvik	5 : 0, 1 : 0
18	Thun	Vikingur Reykjavik	2 : 3, 3 : 0
19	Hradec Kralove	Besiktas	0 : 1, 0 : 1
20	Bye	Kauno Zalgiris
21	Benfica	Hearts	1 : 1, 6 : 1
22	Bye	Aarhus
23	OFI Crete	Bye
24	Maccabi Tel Aviv	CSKA Sofia	3 : 1, 0 : 3

Final

1	Trabzonspor	Ferencvaros	0 : 4, 0 : 1
2	Univ. Craiova	Ararat-Armenia	0 : 1, 1 : 1
3	St. Truiden	Omonia	2 : 4, 1 : 0
4	Crvena zvezda	Plzen	1 : 5, 3 : 0
5	Egnatia	Lillestrom	1 : 2, 0 : 0
6	Jagiellonia	Iberia 1999	2 : 1, 4 : 0
7	Mjallby	Salzburg	0 : 3, 0 : 1
8	Kairat Almaty	Anderlecht	0 : 3, 0 : 3
9	Lech Poznan	Thun	2 : 2, 7 : 0
10	Besiktas	Kauno Zalgiris	0 : 1, 3 : 0
11	Benfica	Aarhus	3 : 1, 3 : 1
12	OFI Crete	CSKA Sofia	2 : 0, 3 : 0

UEFA Europa League Outrights

1. Juventus: 8.15 (9.23%)

2. AC Milan: 8.48 (8.87%)

3. Bayer Leverkusen: 9.82 (7.66%)

4. Bournemouth: 10.79 (6.97%)

5. Marseille: 12.16 (6.18%)

6. Real Sociedad: 12.66 (5.94%)

7. Celta Vigo: 13.82 (5.44%)

8. Crystal Palace: 14.69 (5.12%)

9. Benfica: 16.04 (4.69%)

10. Hoffenheim: 17.03 (4.42%)

11. Lyon: 17.54 (4.29%)

12. Sunderland: 18.08 (4.16%)

13. Besiktas: 21.5 (3.5%)

14. Rennes: 27.55 (2.73%)

15. Anderlecht: 31.9 (2.36%)

16. AZ Alkmaar: 36.07 (2.08%)

17. Olympiacos Piraeus: 48.57 (1.55%)

18. Nijmegen: 50 (1.5%)

19. Sturm Graz: 60.33 (1.25%)

20. Celtic: 67.8 (1.11%)

21. Royale Union SG: 67.8 (1.11%)

22. Salzburg: 67.8 (1.11%)

23. Sparta Prague: 72 (1.04%)

24. Torreense: 90.5 (0.83%)

25. Plzen: 100.33 (0.75%)

26. Din. Zagreb: 108.75 (0.69%)

27. Ferencvaros: 108.75 (0.69%)

28. Celje: 110.58 (0.68%)

29. Lech Poznan: 117.08 (0.64%)

30. Jagiellonia: 133.91 (0.56%)

31. Lillestrom: 133.91 (0.56%)

32. Levski Sofia: 133.91 (0.56%)

33. Omonia: 133.91 (0.56%)

34. OFI Crete: 192.65 (0.39%)

35. H. Beer Sheva: 192.65 (0.39%)

36. Ararat-Armenia: 192.65 (0.39%)

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