Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Odds & SGP Picks (Sep 16)
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Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Odds & SGP Picks (Sep 16)

Giorgi Natsvlishvili
Moneyline PickSunderland to Win (-154)
Player PropBrian Brobbey to Score (+144)
Same Game ParlaySunderland to Win + Brian Brobbey to Score + BTTS (+360)
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Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Main Match Info

Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Moneyline Prediction

Sunderland are difficult to break down at the Stadium of Light. Before their 2-0 defeat to champions Arsenal, they had beaten Fulham and Hull City 1-0 at home.

AZ, meanwhile, conceded twice to Heerenveen in a 3-2 win and twice against Go Ahead Eagles, and then allowed Willem II to generate 1.12 xG in Saturday’s 1-1 draw. That suggests Sunderland will face an aggressive 4-2-3-1 that creates plenty of chances but also leaves space behind.

The motivation is on the hosts’ side. This is the Black Cats’ first Europa League league-phase game, in front of a Stadium of Light crowd, and they have a strong incentive to bank three points. Expect Sunderland to turn a competitive match in their favour.

Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Player Prop

Brian Brobbey has failed to score in his first three Premier League appearances this season. Still, his underlying numbers are much more encouraging. He has produced 1.0 non-penalty xG in 220 minutes, 2.25 shots per 90, and 4.50 touches inside the penalty area per 90.

Brobbey also netted seven Premier League goals last season and then scored three for the Netherlands during the 2026 World Cup.

Sunderland are likely to play more proactively at the Stadium of Light because they are favourites, while AZ are unlikely to sit in an extremely deep block. That creates a more open contest, giving Brobbey opportunities to score.

Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Same Game Parlay

Sunderland to Win: Playing at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland will be immensely motivated. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and convert their chances.

Brian Brobbey to Score: Brobbey is the Black Cats’ primary forward. He has yet to score a goal this season, but AZ, who don’t sit in a low block, present an ideal opportunity for him to open his account.

BTTS: Alkmaar have scored in each of their matches this season, while Sunderland will likely attack at home. As a result, we anticipate goals at both ends.

Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Team News

Sunderland Team News 

The most important story from the last week was Sunderland’s performance in the 0-2 defeat to Arsenal. They were still in a position to change the course of the match when Enzo Le Fée’s penalty was saved in the 56th minute. Bruno Guimarães scored only moments later, completely changing the game state, before Bukayo Saka converted a stoppage-time penalty following Reinildo’s dismissal.

Granit Xhaka remains the controlling figure in midfield, while Enzo Le Fée is their main creative player between the lines. Before the Arsenal clash, Xhaka had created eight Premier League chances. Malick Fofana is a genuine one-on-one winger capable of changing the tempo from the bench.

As for absentees, Habib Diarra and Romaine Mundle remain out with injuries.

AZ Alkmaar Team News

AZ’s perfect Eredivisie record has finally ended. They had won their opening five league games before Friday’s 1-1 draw against Willem II. AZ dominated with 67% possession, 22 shots, 44 touches inside the opposition box, and 2.48 xG. They therefore did enough to win comfortably based on chance quality, but converted only one of their four big chances.

The standout attacker remains Ro-Zangelo Daal. He has scored four Eredivisie goals in six matches, making him AZ’s leading league scorer. Mexx Meerdink netted the equaliser in the 3-2 comeback at Heerenveen and then set up Jordy Clasie’s goal against Willem II.

Denso Kasius, Stije Resink, and Kees Smit are all injured and will miss this fixture.

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