Sabadell vs Almeria

Sabadell welcome Almeria to the Estadi de la Nova Creu Alta on Saturday for a Segunda División Round 3 fixture that pairs two teams looking for their first league victory of the 2026-27 campaign. The hosts have drawn both of their opening matches, while the visitors followed a dominant opening-day win with a narrow away defeat last time out.

Both clubs arrive with identical zero-goal conceded records in the league, a foundation that suggests a tight, low-margin contest in Sabadell.

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Sabadell manager will have a fully fit squad to select from, with no fresh injury concerns reported ahead of Saturday's match. The Arlequinats have kept two clean sheets from two league outings, a defensive solidity they will lean on as they chase a first win.

For Almeria, Nico Melamed has been their standout performer, finding the net once and adding an assist in the 3-0 victory over Eldense on August 17. The creative midfielder is expected to start behind the striker, supported by Miguel de la Fuente, who also registered an assist in that match.

Federico Bonini and Stefan Dzodic have each contributed a goal in Almeria's early league fixtures, giving the visitors multiple avenues in attack.

Sabadell Form Guide

Sabadell have yet to concede a league goal this season but are equally yet to score one. A 0-0 draw at Castellón on the opening weekend was followed by an identical stalemate at Racing Santander on August 23. While the defensive record is a clear positive, the lack of cutting edge in the final third will concern head coach, especially against an Almeria side that has already demonstrated its attacking threat.

Pre-season offered more encouragement, with a 3-0 friendly win away from home and a 2-2 draw against Girona suggesting the potential for goals exists within the squad.

Almeria Form Guide

Almeria opened their league campaign in style, dismantling Eldense 3-0 at home with Melamed pulling the strings. That result sent an early signal of their promotion intentions, but a 1-0 defeat at Tenerife on August 23 brought them back to earth and exposed some away-day fragility that Sabadell will hope to exploit.

Last season’s campaign ended in heartbreak, eliminated in the promotion play-off finals by an aggregate 2-1 scoreline in June. The squad has retained much of its core and added quality, with four wins and two defeats across their last six competitive and friendly outings.

Key Battle: Midfield Control

This fixture shapes up as a contest between Sabadell’s disciplined defensive structure and Almeria’s more dynamic attacking midfield. The hosts have shown they can frustrate opponents — two clean sheets prove that — but they have managed only 20 fouls committed and eight corners won across their two matches, figures that speak to a team that cedes possession and territory.

Almeria, by contrast, average three goals per league game and have seen Melamed contribute directly to two of those strikes. If the visitors can find space between the lines, Sabadell’s stubborn rearguard will face its sternest test yet. For Sabadell, the challenge is to turn their defensive discipline into a platform for counter-attacks — something they have failed to convert into goals so far.

Saturday’s result will shape the early-season narrative for both clubs. A Sabadell win would provide lift-off in front of their home crowd; an Almeria victory would reassert their credentials as promotion challengers. A third consecutive clean sheet for the hosts, however, might be the outcome that leaves both sides searching for answers.