Sabadell vs Almeria Predictions
Segunda División · Spain
Sabadell
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 0 - 1
Almeria
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Match Result
6.8/10Sabadell Edge Almeria in Gritty 1-0 Battle at Nova Creu Alta
Sabadell claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Almeria at the Estadi de la Nova Creu Alta, prevailing in a tense Segunda División encounter defined by physicality and tactical discipline. The decisive moment came early in the second half, with Sabadell capitalizing on a rare opening to break the deadlock in the 53rd minute. Despite Almeria’s greater share of possession (55%), the visitors struggled to convert their control into meaningful chances, managing just two shots on target all afternoon. The hosts, lining up in a compact 4-4-2, were disciplined defensively and sharp in transition, registering 14 shots and forcing Almeria’s Andrés Fernández into several key interventions. The match grew increasingly combative as Sabadell racked up five yellow cards in their determined effort to protect the lead, while Almeria’s late push failed to breach a resolute home backline.
🔥 AI Prediction Report
CERTIFIED WPredicted
0 - 1
Actual
1 - 0
💰 Bet Results1/1 hit
Key Moments
53' — Goal
Joel Priego scores for Sabadell, finishing a swift move to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.
58' — Yellow Card
Pere Pons booked for a tactical foul as Sabadell look to disrupt Almeria’s build-up.
66' — Yellow Card
Arthur Bonaldo receives a yellow card for a late challenge, reflecting Sabadell’s combative approach.
74' — Yellow Card
Oscar Sanz Naval cautioned as Almeria press for an equalizer.
81' — Yellow Card
Quadri Liameed adds to Sabadell’s disciplinary tally with a foul in midfield.
85' — Yellow Card
Jon Morcillo (Almeria) booked for dissent as frustration grows.
Sabadell
Sabadell delivered a spirited display, blending defensive solidity with opportunistic attacking play. Despite conceding the majority of possession, they were more incisive in the final third, registering 14 shots (four on target) and ultimately finding the breakthrough just after halftime. The midfield worked tirelessly to disrupt Almeria’s rhythm, and the back four stood firm under late pressure. Their willingness to commit tactical fouls (17 in total, with five bookings) highlighted a pragmatic approach that proved effective in securing all three points. The home crowd was treated to a gritty, determined performance that showcased Sabadell’s resilience and organization.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Almeria
Almeria controlled the ball for long stretches (55% possession) and looked comfortable building from the back in their 4-2-3-1 setup. However, they struggled to translate their dominance into clear-cut chances, managing just 10 shots and only two on target. The midfield trio of Vesga, Džodić, and Melamed circulated possession well but lacked penetration against a compact Sabadell block. Despite a late surge and a relatively disciplined defensive showing (only eight fouls, two bookings), Almeria’s attack lacked the cutting edge required to break down the hosts. Their inability to capitalize on set pieces and sustained possession ultimately cost them.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
Sabadell’s 4-4-2 formation prioritized defensive compactness and rapid transitions, with the midfield four diligently screening the backline and breaking up play. The front two, Priego and Gioacchini, worked the channels and pressed Almeria’s defenders when out of possession. The hosts’ tactical fouling and disciplined shape frustrated Almeria, who were forced to circulate possession without much penetration. Almeria’s 4-2-3-1 setup allowed them to control the midfield and dominate possession, but their lack of width and directness limited their attacking threat. The visitors struggled to create overloads in wide areas and found it difficult to play through Sabadell’s well-drilled lines. Set pieces offered little respite, as Sabadell defended corners and free kicks with composure.
Turning Point
Joel Priego’s goal in the 53rd minute shifted the momentum decisively in Sabadell’s favor, allowing them to sit deeper and play on the counter.
Man of the Match
Joel Priego
Provided the match-winning goal and led the line with energy and purpose throughout.
Sabadell vs Almeria: Match Preview
Sabadell enter their first home match of the Segunda División campaign after a goalless draw away at Sporting Gijon, extending a run of three clean sheets in their last five outings. Almeria, meanwhile, opened their season with a convincing 3-0 win over Eldense and have now won three in a row across all competitions. The early league table sees Almeria in second and Sabadell mid-table, but with just one match played, these positions are largely nominal.
The underlying numbers point to a contest defined by defensive discipline and low shot volumes. Sabadell's last five matches have produced an average of 1.4 goals scored and 0.6 conceded, but their attacking metrics are notably blunt: just 3 shots and 0.4 on target per game. Almeria's attack is more productive (1.8 goals per game, 1 shot on target), but they also prioritise control, as shown by three clean sheets and only two matches with both teams scoring in their last five. Both sides have shown a tendency to keep things tight before the break, with a combined five first-half goals in their last ten matches.
Given these rates, the model expects a low-scoring affair with a cautious opening half. Almeria's marginally higher attacking output and recent form tip the probabilities slightly in their favour, but the most likely scenario is a single-goal margin either way or a draw. A 0-1 away win is the modal outcome, driven by Almeria's superior shot conversion and Sabadell's lack of attacking punch.
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Sabadell vs Almeria Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Sabadell vs Almeria that most previews miss.
- 1Neither team has conceded in league play so far, and both have kept three clean sheets in their last five matches.
- 2Sabadell's last five matches average just 3 shots and 0.4 shots on target per game, indicating a very limited attacking threat.
- 3Almeria have not had both teams score in any of their last five matches, with three clean sheets and only two matches where they failed to find the net.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Sabadell vs Almeria(1)
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Both sides have kept clean sheets in their only league match this season, and their last 5 averages show just 0.6 goals conceded per game apiece. Sabadell's last 5 competitive and friendly matches have gone under 2.5 goals 60% of the time, and Almeria have not seen both teams score in any of their last 5.
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The Case For This Sabadell vs Almeria Prediction
This fixture projects as a low-scoring, tightly contested Segunda División encounter. Sabadell have yet to score or concede in league play, while Almeria arrive off a comprehensive 3-0 win but with a defensive record just as strong. Both sides' recent form is built on defensive solidity: Sabadell average 0.6 goals conceded per match in their last five, with three clean sheets, and Almeria match that rate with three shutouts of their own. Statistically, the matchup is defined by low attacking output and conservative shot volumes. Sabadell's last 5 average just 3 shots and 0.4 on target per game, while Almeria's figures are only marginally higher at 3 shots and 1 on target. Both teams have failed to score in two of their last five. The historical H2H leans slightly towards Almeria, who won the last meeting at this ground 2-1, but the small sample and time elapsed limit its predictive value. Set-piece and discipline rates are modest, with cards and corners both below league averages. The model expects a cautious first half, with the most likely scenario a goalless opening 45 minutes. Almeria's slightly higher attacking ceiling and recent momentum tip the balance their way, but the overall goal environment is well below league average. The likeliest outcome is a narrow away win, with a 0-1 scoreline the modal result.
Key Factors at a Glance
Defence
- →Both teams have kept clean sheets in their only league match this season.
- →Sabadell have averaged just 1.4 goals scored and 0.6 conceded in their last five matches (including friendlies).
- →Almeria have averaged 1.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded in their last five, but only one competitive away match played.
🚩 Sabadell vs Almeria Corners Prediction
low confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.8 corners for Sabadell and 5.5 for Almeria, for an expected total of 11.3. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (69%). Over 8.5: 79% · Over 10.5: 57%.
How Sabadell and Almeria Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Sabadell vs Almeria Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Sabadelllast 5 matchesScoring consistently
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Almerialast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Sabadell are unbeaten in their last five, with two wins and three draws, but their attack has been muted, failing to score in two and registering just two goals in their last three. Almeria's form is more assertive: three consecutive wins, including a 3-0 league opener, and three clean sheets in five, though two of their last five were defeats in pre-season.
Sabadell vs Almeria — Last 1 Matches
Strengths
- +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
- +100% clean sheet rate this season
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
- +100% clean sheet rate this season
What History Says: Sabadell vs Almeria
Almeria have the historical edge, winning 2-1 away in 2020 and drawing 2-2 at home in 2021. Both matches saw at least three goals, but the squads and context have changed significantly, making recent form a more reliable guide.
Sabadell vs Almeria Head-to-Head History
Last 2 meetings between these sides
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Sabadell wins
1
Draws
1
Almeria wins
Things to Watch: Sabadell vs Almeria
- ⚠️Only one league match played for each side; underlying rates are based on a mix of competitive and friendly data.
- ⚠️No current odds available, so value edges cannot be calculated.
- ⚠️Limited recent head-to-head data (last meeting over five years ago).
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Final Verdict
Sabadell 0–1 AlmeriaThe model projects a 0-1 win for Almeria, with the single strongest data point being Sabadell's extremely low attacking output (0.4 shots on target per game in their last five). The main risk to this forecast is the limited competitive sample size for both teams, especially with Sabadell yet to play at home and Almeria untested away in this campaign.
Sabadell vs Almeria: Common Questions
Who will win Sabadell vs Almeria?
Almeria are given a 40% probability to win away, compared to 23% for Sabadell and 37% for the draw. The model favours Almeria due to their recent scoring form and defensive solidity.
Will both teams score in Sabadell vs Almeria?
The probability of both teams scoring is just 28%, with 72% for 'no'. Both sides have kept clean sheets in their opening league matches and have combined for only two BTTS results in their last ten games.
Is under 2.5 goals likely in Sabadell vs Almeria?
Yes, the model assigns a 73% probability to under 2.5 goals. Both teams have averaged just 0.6 goals conceded per match in their last five, and neither has seen an over 2.5 result in league play so far.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Sabadell vs Almeria: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 22 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.