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Sunderland v AZ Alkmaar

· Stadium of Light, Sunderland

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Sunderland v AZ Alkmaar: the model read

Sunderland meet AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League league stage - 1 at Stadium of Light, Sunderland.

The baseline ratings are close, 1569 to 1637, so form and chance quality carry more weight here. Recent form leans AZ Alkmaar, 71% against 57%. Attacking output favors AZ Alkmaar on expected goals, 2.4 to 1.4 per match.

Sunderland arrive in good touch: 4W-0D-1L from their last five (12/15 pts), 7 scored and 3 conceded. Recent results: W 1-0 v Fulham, L 1-2 @ Ipswich, W 2-1 v Rennes, W 2-0 @ Lens.

AZ Alkmaar are surging: 5W-0D-0L from their last five (15/15 pts, 5 straight wins), 17 scored and 3 conceded. Recent results: W 5-2 v GO Ahead Eagles, W 2-0 @ Fortuna Sittard, W 4-1 @ Utrecht, W 2-0 v ADO Den Haag.

Market prices for this fixture have not settled yet. The edge reads as soon as real odds arrive.

MeisterIQ rates the signal 53 of 100. Every input above is on the card; check the work before you trust the number.

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Sunderland

WWWLW10-3-7

Scored 1.40 · Conceded 1.25 · Clean sheets 30% · BTTS 50%

  • WHFulham1-0
  • LAIpswich1-2
  • WHRennes2-1
  • WALens2-0
  • WAWrexham1-0

AZ Alkmaar

WWWWW10-7-2

Scored 2.42 · Conceded 1.21 · Clean sheets 31.6% · BTTS 57.9%

  • WHGO Ahead Eagles5-2
  • WAFortuna Sittard2-0
  • WAUtrecht4-1
  • WHADO Den Haag2-0
  • WAPSV Eindhoven4-0

Managers

R. Le Bris

Head coach

In charge since 2024 · 3 teams managed

  • Lorient2022–2024
  • Lorient II2016–2022

Leeroy Echteld

Head coach

In charge since 2025

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