CE Sabadell

vs

Union Deportiva Almeria

Tips, Stats and Odds

It's a battle of two possession-heavy sides when CE Sabadell host Almeria at the Estadi Nova Creu Alta, Spain on Saturday. Ferran Costa has overseen Sabadell since 1 July 2025, so the players know his game plan well. They are a compact, high-energy team that line up in a 3-5-2 system, press in blocks and explode into the attacking third when they get the ball back. This game should see the wide channels and half-spaces play a key role, especially if Sabadell can force turnovers.

Almeria, on the other hand, play a more possession-focused brand of soccer under Garcia Pimienta, who has been at the helm since 1 July 2026. His side have a more clear-cut identity, controlling the pace of the game and pressing in unison, usually from 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formations. The addition of Miguel de la Fuente has provided a creative spark in the early part of the 2026/2027 season, already chipping in with one assist in two LaLiga 2 2026/2027 games.

Sabadell have drawn their last three matches, a stubborn trait that is likely to serve them well in the coming campaign. Sabadell are in 14th position in the LaLiga 2 2026/2027 table after two games, collecting just two points, and they need to get a win on the board at home.

It's likely to be close and cagey, but Almeria are 2.6 favourites, with Sabadell 2.74 and the draw 3.15. I'm going for the better odds of a win for the visitors, but the Both Teams to Score – No market at 1.7 makes more sense, it's the angle to take in this game between two well-organised, possession-loving teams.