Sunderland AFC vs Alkmaar: Result, Prediction & Head-to-Head

Sunderland AFC hosted Alkmaar in International Clubs. UEFA Europa League action on September 16th, 2026 at Stadium of Light.

The final score was 1–0, a win for Sunderland AFC. Before kick-off the bookmakers had Sunderland AFC as favourites at around 1.69, and they delivered.

Sunderland AFC scored 1, in line with their previous average of 0.8 per game, and conceded 0 (previous average 0.5). That was a clean sheet, after 3 in their previous 6. It extended their unbeaten run to 5 matches.

Alkmaar scored 0, well below their previous average of 3.5 per game, and conceded 1 (previous average 1.0). They failed to score for the first time in their previous 4 recorded matches.

1 goal was scored, under 2.5; the two sides' previous games had gone over 2.5 46% of the time. One or both teams failed to score, and both teams had scored in 54% of their previous games. The result went against recent form: Sunderland AFC had averaged 1.83 points per game to Alkmaar's 2.50.

Our pre-match prediction was 1X, with a 70% confidence rating based on our analysis of form, odds movement and head-to-head trends. That prediction landed.

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