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Sabadell vs Espanyol

Estadi de la Nova Creu Alta, Sabadell4 October 2020 at 15:00
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Referee: Miguel Ortiz

Match Events

Sabadell
Espanyol
Kick Off
Half Time
Jaime SánchezAleix Coch
50′
Juan HernándezVíctor García
57′
Ángel MartínezAdri Cuevas
57′
61′
M. VargasRaúl de Tomás
Néstor Querol71′
71′
MiguelónÓscar Gil
71′
Wu LeiNico Melamed
Néstor QuerolHéber Pena
76′
Gorka GuruzetaAarón Rey
76′
84′
Nico Melamed

assist: Fernando Calero

86′
Adrià PedrosaDídac Vilá
86′
Fran MéridaK. Bare
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal7
4Shots off Goal5
7Total Shots15
1Blocked Shots3
4Shots insidebox11
3Shots outsidebox4
11Fouls12
7Corner Kicks5
1Offsides0
52%Ball Possession48%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves2
439Total passes419
367Passes accurate346
84%Passes %83%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Sabadell is —, compared to 6.74 for Espanyol. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Sabadell's highest-rated starter is —, while Espanyol's best-rated player is Fernando Calero (6.88).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Sabadell have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Espanyol's starters account for 5 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by L. Cabrera (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Sabadell deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Espanyol's 4-man backline averaging 6.84. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Sabadell field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Espanyol's 5 rated 6.53. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Sabadell start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Espanyol averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Sabadell and 84% for Espanyol. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Sabadell's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 9 for Espanyol. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Sabadell's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Espanyol average 30.3 (youngest: Javi Puado (27), oldest: L. Cabrera (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Sabadell's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 23 for Espanyol. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Sabadell3-4-2-14-2-3-1Espanyol
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Mackay12Rubio5Sánchez15Fernánd.6Martínez23Undabar.20Sierra11Querol3Ozkoidi9Hernánd.19Guruzeta13López4Cabrera15López2Miguelón3Pedrosa5Calero8Mérida10Darder22Vargas7Lei9Puado

Substitutes

Coach: Antonio Hidalgo

Substitutes

Coach: Vicente Moreno

SabadellPosition StrengthEspanyol
Avg Rating
6.74
Defender (3 v 4)6.84
0G 0A3G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 5)6.53
0G 0A2G 0A
Sabadell3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperJuan Mackay
5DefenderJaime Sánchez
15DefenderJuan Fernández
20DefenderGrego Sierra
12MidfielderÓscar Rubio
6MidfielderÁngel Martínez
23MidfielderIker Undabarrena
3MidfielderIosu Ozkoidi
11ForwardNéstor Querol
9ForwardJuan Hernández
19ForwardGorka Guruzeta
Espanyol4-2-3-1
13GoalkeeperDiego López
4DefenderL. Cabrera6.83G
2DefenderMiguelón
3DefenderAdrià Pedrosa
5DefenderFernando Calero6.9
15MidfielderDavid López
8MidfielderFran Mérida
10MidfielderDarder
22MidfielderM. Vargas
9MidfielderJavi Puado6.52G
7ForwardWu Lei

Match Summary

Espanyol defeated Sabadell 1:0. The match was played in Segunda División 2020. Goals were scored by Nico Melamed 84′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Sabadell had 52% possession while Espanyol held 48%. Sabadell had 7 shots (2 on target) compared to 15 (7 on target) for Espanyol. Sabadell made 5 substitutions, Espanyol made 5.

Rivalry since 2021

Sabadell vs Espanyol Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
Sabadell
0
wins
Drawn
0
Espanyol
1
wins
Total goals
1 · 1.0/match
Both scored
0/1 · 0%
Over 2.5
0/1 · 0%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 10 v 2021All 1 meetings

Recent Form

Sabadell

DWWWLD

Espanyol

LDLLDL

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Espanyol dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Sabadell0wins
0draws2 meetings
Espanyol2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1

Average goals per game

0%

Games with 3+ goals

0%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (18%) — the odds may underestimate Espanyol.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 19.5%Draw 31.6%Away 54.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.603.001.80
Max5.533.401.91
Over 2.5: 41.7%Under 2.5: 65.4%
Market favourite:Espanyol · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market17.5%28.5%53.9%
Public market17.8%30.2%52.0%
Δ0.3%1.6%1.9%

Sabadell vs Espanyol — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Espanyol
Result vs. Market: Espanyol (54%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

SabadellHalf-time:00Espanyol
7Shots15
2Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
20/02/21Espanyol1–0Sabadell1.48/4.12/7.04
04/10/20Sabadell0–1Espanyol5.13/3.17/1.84

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Sabadell

W 61D 58L 91
Over 2.550
Goals scored232

Away Record: Espanyol

W 75D 57L 32
Over 2.542
Goals scored244

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026