Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar · Europa League
Sunderland play AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League, kicking off Wednesday 16 September at 22:00 East Africa Time. Lineups, head-to-head record and live statistics appear here once the match begins.
Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar prediction covers the model's call, expected goals and recent form.
Match preview
Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar meet in the Europa League on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, kicking off at 22:00 East Africa Time.
Expected line-ups
Sunderland are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1: Robin Roefs, Reinildo Mandava, Granit Xhaka, Enzo Le Fée, Nordi Mukiele, Noah Sadiki, Jules Ahoka, Nilson Angulo, Chris Rigg, Wilson Isidor, Brian Brobbey.
AZ Alkmaar are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1: Jari De Busser, Lewis Schouten, Wouter Goes, Kees Smit, Elijah Dijkstra, Peer Koopmeiners, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Mexx Meerdink, Dave Kwakman, Weslley Patati, Jizz Hornkamp.
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