Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar prediction

Wednesday 16 September 2026, 20:00, Stadium of Light

Full time: 1-0

Our prediction

The model gives Sunderland a 39% chance of winning, 29% for a draw and 32% for AZ Alkmaar. Expected goals: Sunderland 1.4, AZ Alkmaar 1.2. Most likely score: 1-1.

Predictions by market

Goals

Over 1.5 goals74%
Over 2.5 goals47%
Over 3.5 goals26%
Both teams score53%

Most likely scores

  • 1-113.6%
  • 1-09.4%
  • 0-08.7%
  • 2-18.5%
  • 0-18.3%

Recent form

Sunderland

  • LSunderland 0-2 Arsenal
  • DBrentford 1-1 Sunderland
  • WSunderland 1-0 Fulham
  • LIpswich Town 2-1 Sunderland
  • WSunderland 2-1 Chelsea

AZ Alkmaar

  • DAZ Alkmaar 1-1 Willem II
  • WHeerenveen 2-3 AZ Alkmaar
  • WAZ Alkmaar 5-2 Go Ahead Eagles
  • WFortuna Sittard 0-2 AZ Alkmaar
  • WFC Utrecht 1-4 AZ Alkmaar

How this prediction was made

This is a statistical forecast, not a guarantee. It comes from a goals model fitted on 7,122 recent results across Europe's top leagues, weighting recent matches more heavily. Picks freeze at kick-off and are graded in our public track record. Read the full methodology.

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