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Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Europa League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 16 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Stadium of Light |
The starting lineups for the Europa League fixture between Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar have been confirmed.
Sunderland Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Omar Alderete, Reinildo Mandava, Trai Hume, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Malick Fofana, Wilson Isidor, Enzo Le Fée
Substitutes: Tymur Tutierov, Tom Proctor, Dayann Méthalie, Simon Moore, Chris Rigg, Jules Ahoka, Nilson Angulo, Brian Brobbey, Jenson Jones, Dan Ballard, Luke O'Nien, Thomas Meunier
AZ Alkmaar Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Jari De Busser, Elijah Dijkstra, Wouter Goes, Lewis Schouten, Mateo Chávez, Peer Koopmeiners, Jordy Clasie, Kees Smit, Ayoub Oufkir, Mexx Meerdink, Ro-Zangelo Daal
Substitutes: Weslley Patati, Bendegúz Kovács, Rion Ichihara, Valdemar Byskov, Seiya Maikuma, Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro, Dave Kwakman, Jizz Hornkamp, Mees de Wit, Calvin Stengs, Wesley Hoedt
Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Immediate Reaction
Sunderland
Sunderland line up in a 4-4-2 system with Robin Roefs between the posts behind a defensive line consisting of Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Omar Alderete and Reinildo Mandava. Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki form the central midfield pairing, flanked by Trai Hume and Malick Fofana on the wings. Wilson Isidor and Enzo Le Fée lead the line in attack, with Brian Brobbey and Chris Rigg named among the substitutes.
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar set up in their familiar 4-3-3 shape with Jari De Busser starting in goal behind Elijah Dijkstra, Wouter Goes, Lewis Schouten and Mateo Chávez in defence. Experienced midfielder Jordy Clasie anchors the middle of the pitch alongside Peer Koopmeiners and Kees Smit. In the front three, Mexx Meerdink starts as the central striker, supported out wide by Ayoub Oufkir and Ro-Zangelo Daal.
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Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Sunderland enter the fixture as favourites on home soil, with the pre-match model giving the hosts a 61.16% probability of securing victory at the Stadium of Light. AZ Alkmaar are assigned a 19.09% chance of an away win, with both teams to score rated at 61.4%.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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