Sabadell vs Almería preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain
Estadi de la Nova Creu Alta
La Liga 2
SabadellSAB
1 0
AlmeríaALM
Full Time
Round 3 Regular Season
Goal
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CONTEXT

Sabadell hosted Almeria in a match that concluded with a 1-0 victory for the home side. The first half ended level at 0-0 with both teams showing caution in their approach. Sabadell recorded 1.52 expected goals while Almeria managed 0.72 over the full ninety minutes. Possession favored Almeria at 56 percent against Sabadell's 44 percent. No red cards were shown to either team during the contest. The stronger side according to pre-match assessment was Almeria yet Sabadell secured the points. The result proved consistent with the expected goals distribution and reflected a significant structural deviation for the home team. The game featured no major second half adjustments that altered the flow substantially.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Sabadell produced a significant deviation as the winner against the stronger side.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expectations for both teams throughout the match.
  • xG alignment: The 1-0 outcome aligned with xG values of 1.52 for Sabadell and 0.72 for Almeria.
  • Market alignment: The final result stayed aligned with pre-match expectations for the contest.
  • xG expectations: Sabadell exceeded xG expectations while Almeria fell short in the 1-0 win.
  • Event impact: The 0-0 halftime score and absence of goals shaped a low-event second half.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards for both sides created no distortion in match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Pérez Hernández
M. Pérez Hernández
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
G. López Romera
G. López Romera
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Rebollo Merino
S. Rebollo Merino
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
L. Balle Reus
L. Balle Reus
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Sabadell F. Costa Pinazo
F. Costa Pinazo
VS
Almería F. García Pimienta
F. García Pimienta
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.65
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Castellón Rank: 71 D
Sporting Gijón Rank: 68 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tenerife Rank: 63 L
Eldense Rank: 63 W
Málaga Rank: 75 L
Málaga Rank: 75 D
Castellón Rank: 71 W
Castellón Rank: 71 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
45.06
72.07
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sabadell
Almería
Power Score
45.06
72.07
League Position
5
13
Global Rank
450
205

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Sabadell — Opponent-weighted form score
Almería — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sabadell Almería

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Sabadell

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Almería

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Sabadell ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Almería
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
37.39
23.30
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
23.30
37.39
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Sabadell +1.48 Efficiency Index
vs
Almería -1.48 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sabadell
Almería
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Sabadell
vs
Almería
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sabadell Almería
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
6%
16%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.09 vs -0.12
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sabadell Almería
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
16%
6%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.12 vs -0.09
Sabadell
Almería
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Sabadell
vs
Almería
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Sabadell Almería
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Sabadell 0.29
Almería 0.27
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sabadell Almería
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Sabadell 0.00
Almería 0.02
Sabadell
Almería
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SAB had peak pressure around 68'.
  • SAB started the game with stronger pressure.
  • Both teams' pressure dropped after the 30th minute.
SAB Pressure ALM Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SAB reached the top pressure at 68' (71.65).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga 2, Spain · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadi de la Nova Creu Alta
Capacity
11981
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Manuel Ángel Pérez Hernández
Gonzalo López Romera
S. Rebollo Merino
L. Balle Reus

Statistics

Possession
SAB
46%
ALM
54%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 0
7 Shots 7
49 Dangerous attacks 41
44 Possession 56
4 Corners 3
8 Free kicks 17
5 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

69 Ball Safe 73
8 Goal Kicks 8
9 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 5
28 Throwins 32
1 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Injuries 2
5 Dribble Attempts 13
3 Successful Dribbles 6
60 Successful Dribbles Percentage 46

Attacking

90 Attacks 88
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

79 Long Passes 75
337 Passes 430
209 Successful Passes 326
62 Successful Passes Percentage 76
7 Key Passes 5
23 Successful Long Passes 24
29 Successful Long Passes Percentage 32

Defensive

2 Saves 3
15 Tackles 9
10 Interceptions 11
44 Duels Won 65

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 13
3 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
17 Fouls 8

Lineup

Referee : Manuel Ángel Pérez Hernández

Starting XI ▼

1
Diego Fuoli
Diego Fuoli Goalkeeper
6.99
4
Miki Codina
Miki Codina Defender
6.72
5
Arthur Bonaldo
Arthur Bonaldo Defender
6.8
24
Eneko Aguilar
Eneko Aguilar
Midfielder73'
6.39
14
Óscar Sanz
Óscar Sanz Defender
6.9
27
José Luis Català
José Luis Català Defender
6.45
2
Pipa
Pipa
Defender62'
6.57
7
Ton Ripoll
Ton Ripoll Midfielder
7.27
15
Kaiser
Kaiser
Defender86'
8
Pere Pons
Pere Pons Midfielder
6.7
19
Yanis Rahmani Cordeiro
Yanis Rahmani Cordeiro
Attacker73'
6.65
20
Albert Orriols
Albert Orriols (C) Midfielder
6.59
22
Quadri Liameed
Quadri Liameed Midfielder
6.8
16
Nicholas Gioacchini
Nicholas Gioacchini Attacker
7.05
12
Gastón Valles
Gastón Valles
Attacker62'
6.58
23
Joel Priego
Joel Priego Attacker
7.01
Referee : Manuel Ángel Pérez Hernández

Starting XI ▼

1
Andrés Fernández
Andrés Fernández Goalkeeper
7.17
3
Álex Muñoz
Álex Muñoz Defender
6.75
5
Jorge Pulido
Jorge Pulido Defender
7.05
18
Federico Bonini
Federico Bonini Defender
6.78
22
Daijiro Chirino
Daijiro Chirino Defender
6.59
20
Álex Sola
Álex Sola
Midfielder76'
6.5
6
Mikel Vesga
Mikel Vesga Midfielder
7.1
2
Marcos Luna
Marcos Luna
Defender76'
6.65
7
Jon Morcillo
Jon Morcillo Midfielder
6.53
33
Quim Junyent
Quim Junyent
Midfielder58'
6.6
10
Nico Melamed
Nico Melamed Midfielder
6.57
12
Léo Baptistão
Léo Baptistão
Attacker58'
6.9
23
Adrián Embarba
Adrián Embarba (C) Midfielder
6.06
17
Brian Cipenga
Brian Cipenga
Midfielder58'
6.92
29
Stefan Dzodic
Stefan Dzodic Midfielder
6.45
24
Miguel de la Fuente
Miguel de la Fuente Attacker
7.17

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Miki Codina
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
88'
Event
Kaiser → Ton Ripoll
10th Substitution
86'
76'
Event
Marcos Luna → Mikel Vesga
8th Substitution
76'
Event
Álex Sola → Daijiro Chirino
9th Substitution
Event
Eneko Aguilar → Arthur Bonaldo
6th Substitution
73'
Event
Yanis Rahmani Cordeiro → Pere Pons
7th Substitution
73'
Event
Albert Orriols
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
63'
Event
Pipa → José Luis Català
4th Substitution
62'
Event
Gastón Valles → Nicholas Gioacchini
5th Substitution
62'
58'
Event
Léo Baptistão → Nico Melamed
1st Substitution
58'
Event
Brian Cipenga → Adrián Embarba
2nd Substitution
58'
Event
Quim Junyent → Jon Morcillo
3rd Substitution
Event
Nicholas Gioacchini
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
53'
1ST-HALF
45+4'
Event
Adrián Embarba
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Quadri Liameed
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
45+3'
Event
Nicholas Gioacchini
Simulation / 3rd Yellowcard
38'
35'
Event
Nico Melamed
Persistent fouling / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Arthur Bonaldo
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
16'
Event
Nicholas Gioacchini
Goal disallowed
15'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Miguel De la Fuente takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
89
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao attempts a header but misses the shot.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Miquel Codina.
86
Update Update
Juan Carlos Lazaro Cervera is on, and Ton Ripoll is off.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Attempt Attempt
Marcos Luna attempts a header but misses the shot.
76
Update Update
On comes Alex Sola, and Daijiro Chirino goes off.
76
Update Update
Marcos Luna is on, and Mikel Vesga is off.
73
Attempt Attempt
Quadri Liameed takes a right-footed shot but misses.
73
Update Update
Eneko Aguilar Elizalde comes on for Arthur Bonaldo.
73
Update Update
Yanis Rahmani comes on for Pere Pons Riera.
69
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
65
Attempt Attempt
Gaston Valles takes a shot, but it's saved.
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Albert Orriols Cerarols.
62
Update Update
Gonzalo Avila Gordon replaces Catala.
62
Update Update
Gaston Valles comes on for Nicholas Gioacchini.
61
Attempt Attempt
Stefan Džodić takes a right-footed shot but misses.
61
Attempt Attempt
Brian Cipenga takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
61
Attempt Attempt
Mikel Vesga takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
60
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao takes a left-footed shot but misses.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Leonardo Carrilho Baptistao comes on for Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo.
58
Update Update
On comes Quim Junyent Casanova, off goes Jon Morcillo.
58
Update Update
Brian Cipenga replaces Adrian Embarba.
55
Attempt Attempt
Pere Pons Riera takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
55
Attempt Attempt
Pere Pons Riera takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
55
Attempt Attempt
Ton Ripoll takes a shot with his right foot, but it hits the post.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Nicholas Gioacchini takes a left-footed shot.
53
Attempt Attempt
Ton Ripoll takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Nicholas Gioacchini scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Ton Ripoll.
52
Update Update
Offside.
50
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Attempt Attempt
Miquel Codina takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Adrian Embarba receives a yellow card.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Quadri Liameed.
44
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oscar Sanz with his right foot misses the target.
42
Attempt Attempt
Joel Priego takes a left-footed shot but misses.
40
Attempt Attempt
Miguel De la Fuente takes a right-footed shot but misses.
38
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nicholas Gioacchini receives a yellow card.
37
Attempt Attempt
Ton Ripoll takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
37
Update Update
Offside.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo receives a yellow card.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Embarba takes a right-footed shot but misses.
26
Attempt Attempt
Adrian Embarba takes a right-footed shot but misses.
24
Update Update
Offside.
24
Update Update
Offside.
23
Attempt Attempt
Miquel Codina takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
16
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Arthur Bonaldo.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Nicholas Gioacchini scores to make it 1-0.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision results in a disallowed goal due to a foul by Nicholas Gioacchini.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Nicholas Gioacchini with a header results in a goal.
14
Attempt Attempt
Arthur Bonaldo takes a shot with his head, but it's blocked.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Nicholas Gioacchini scores to make it 1-0.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
Attempt Attempt
Joel Priego takes a left-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Pere Pons Riera attempts a header but misses the shot.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Manuel Perez.

CONCLUSION

The 1-0 result for Sabadell over Almeria demonstrated how expected goals can translate into points even when possession trails. With 1.52 xG generated at home against 0.72 away the home side converted opportunities efficiently despite holding only 44 percent of the ball. Almeria controlled more territory yet failed to create sufficient quality chances to equalize after the interval. The even halftime score of 0-0 set a platform where the single goal proved decisive without further disruption. Absence of red cards allowed both teams to maintain their intended structures until the end. This outcome highlighted the value of clinical finishing over territorial dominance in a tightly contested fixture.