Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar: UEFA Europa League preview, head-to-head & prediction
Sunderland meet AZ Alkmaar in UEFA Europa League, with kick-off on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.
Head-to-head
This is a first competitive meeting between the two — no head-to-head history on record.
Recent form
Sunderland are in excellent form — W L W W W from their last 5 (W4 D0 L1).
- W v Fulham (1–0)
- L v Ipswich Town (1–2)
- W v Stade Rennais FC (2–1)
- W v RC Lens (2–0)
- W v Wrexham (1–0)
AZ Alkmaar are in excellent form — W W W W W from their last 5 (W5 D0 L0).
- W v Go Ahead Eagles (5–2)
- W v Fortuna Sittard (2–0)
- W v FC Utrecht (4–1)
- W v ADO Den Haag (2–0)
- W v PSV Eindhoven (4–0)
What to expect
AZ Alkmaar arrive in the better shape and carry real momentum, though Sunderland will back themselves at this level. A tight contest looks likely.
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