Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Stadium of Light when Sunderland make their long-awaited return to European football after 53 years, welcoming AZ Alkmaar in their Europa League opener. The Black Cats will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Premier League champions Arsenal, although they made life difficult for the Gunners and registered 1.80 xG. Wilson Isidor is pushing for a start, while Diarra and Mundle remain sidelined. Sunderland have won 67% of their last 10 home games, conceding just 0.67 goals per match.
AZ, meanwhile, saw their five-game winning streak ended by a 1-1 draw with Willem II. Ro-Zangelo Daal has been in prolific scoring form and will be the main danger, while Culum, Didillon Hodl, Lachkar and Schuurman are injured. The Cheese Farmers have won 80% of their last 10 away matches, scoring 2.80 goals per game and averaging 2.36 xG.
AZ matches average 3.90 goals and with Sunderland turning their Stadium of Light into a real fortress, our main prediction leans toward Over 2.5 goals. Additionally, BTTS and Over 3.5 yellow cards (electric atmosphere) bets seem tempting.
This Europa League match will be played on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Sunderland vs AZ prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sunderland 2 - 2 AZ
Sunderland vs AZ Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Wilson Isidor @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Wilson Isidor @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Mateo Chavez @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: AZ +1.5 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: AZ +2 @ -188 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -800 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Sunderland to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Sunderland - No @ -150 Odds
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View OfferSunderland Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwwwlwdwl | 1.60 |
| Home | lwwwwl | 2.00 |
| Away | lwld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 1.50 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 0.83 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.67 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 40% | 17% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.08 | 1.00 | 1.19 |
AZ Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dddwwwwwwd | 2.20 |
| Home | ddwwd | 1.80 |
| Away | dwwww | 2.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.90 | 4.20 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.80 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.20 | 2.04 | 2.36 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.20 | 1.22 | 1.18 |
Sunderland vs AZ Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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