Sunderland — AZ Alkmaar

Sunderland faces a challenging Europa League fixture with a mixed recent form of L W D W L in their last five matches. The team's offensive output is low, averaging just 0.80 goals per match, while their xG stands at a respectable 2.17 xG/match, suggesting underperformance in converting chances. Defensively, they concede 0.60 goals per match and have kept 3 clean sheets out of 5, indicating some solidity. However, their 48% possession rate suggests they often play without the ball. Key player Granit Xhaka leads the team in accurate passes with 39, highlighting his importance in midfield distribution.

AZ Alkmaar enters this Europa League clash in exceptional form, recording W W W W D in their last five outings. Their attack is potent, averaging 2.20 goals per match, supported by a strong 2.10 xG per match and commanding 60% possession. While they concede 1.20 goals per match, their offensive prowess often compensates. AZ Alkmaar also exhibits strong attacking intent with 18.2 shots per match and 6.60 shots on target per match. Lewis Schouten is crucial to their play, leading the team with 51 accurate passes and 13 defensive interventions, showcasing his influence both offensively and defensively.

Последняя очная встреча 2026-09-16 в UEFA Europa League: Sunderland — AZ Alkmaar, Sunderland выиграл(а) со счётом 1:0.