Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction | Europa League | 16/09
The encounter between Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar is set to kick off at 20:00 on Wednesday, 16/09, at Stadium of Light.
This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Under 7.5 Corners
Why we predict under 7.5 corners
Our recommended bet is Corners – Under 7.5 for the Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar matchup.
We expect a controlled, tactical game with few attacks from wide areas. Both teams may focus on ball retention rather than constant forward pressure, resulting in a low corner count overall.
Key Betting Insights
Sunderland
Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Sunderland's last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
AZ Alkmaar
Scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Under 7.5 Corners: 9/5
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Sunderland Preview
Sunderland is yet to feature in the Europa League, so this fixture marks their first outing in the competition.
Looking at Sunderland's performance across all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 46
Wins: 17
Draws: 15
Losses: 14
Goals Scored: 49 (Avg. 1.07)
Goals Conceded: 54 (Avg. 1.17)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Sunderland
Goals Scored:49
Goals Conceded:56
Average Goals Scored:1.04
Average Goals Conceded:1.19
Wins:17
Goal Difference:-7
Date
Game
Result
16/09
Sunderland
1 - 0
AZ Alkmaar
W
12/09
Sunderland
0 - 2
Arsenal
L
08/09
Sunderland
1 - 0
Hull City
W
05/09
Brentford
1 - 1
Sunderland
D
30/08
Sunderland
1 - 0
Fulham
W
Sunderland to win the match: 1/2
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AZ Alkmaar Preview
On the other hand, AZ Alkmaar is yet to play a match in the Europa League, making this their first appearance in the competition.
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 64
Wins: 36
Draws: 13
Losses: 15
Goals Scored: 134 (Avg. 2.09)
Goals Conceded: 80 (Avg. 1.25)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
AZ Alkmaar
Goals Scored:134
Goals Conceded:80
Average Goals Scored:2.09
Average Goals Conceded:1.25
Wins:36
Goal Difference:54
Date
Game
Result
16/09
Sunderland
1 - 0
AZ Alkmaar
L
11/09
AZ Alkmaar
1 - 1
Willem II
D
06/09
Heerenveen
2 - 3
AZ Alkmaar
W
29/08
AZ Alkmaar
5 - 2
Go Ahead Eagles
W
22/08
Fortuna Sittard
0 - 2
AZ Alkmaar
W
AZ Alkmaar to win the match: 6/1
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Statistical Insights for Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar
With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.
Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:
Key metrics
Team Form
Sunderland
Europe - Europa League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
D
W
L
1.4
Home
L
W
W
W
D
2
Away
D
L
W
D
L
1
AZ Alkmaar
Europe - Europa League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
D
W
W
W
2
Home
D
W
W
D
D
1.8
Away
W
W
W
W
D
2.6
Favourite
Home Win
4/6
59.52%
Draw
3/1
25%
Away Win
7/2
21.28%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Sunderland
4
last 5 matches
AZ Alkmaar
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
AZ Alkmaar scored +175% more goals than Sunderland in the last 5 matches.
Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar goals scored count, last 5 matches
Arsenal
0
Hull City
1
Brentford
1
Fulham
1
Ipswich Town
1
0
Sunderland
1
Willem II
3
Heerenveen
5
Go Ahead Eagles
2
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Sunderland
5
last 5 matches
AZ Alkmaar
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
AZ Alkmaar conceded +20% more goals than Sunderland in the last 5 matches.
Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Arsenal
2
Hull City
0
Brentford
1
Fulham
0
Ipswich Town
2
1
Sunderland
1
Willem II
2
Heerenveen
2
Go Ahead Eagles
0
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Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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