01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Castellon to win61%
- Over 1.5 goals85%
Segunda División23°21,1 mm10 km/h
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Castellon have been a model of consistency, scoring in a staggering 22 consecutive league matches. It's a statistic that not only highlights their attacking prowess but also underlines the challenge CE Sabadell FC face as they journey for this Segunda División bout. With Castellon enjoying a hefty 61% win probability, the odds are strongly in their favour, a sentiment mirrored by the expected goals of 2.23 to CE Sabadell FC's 1.15.
Castellon, with their possession-centered style, are no strangers to dictating the rhythm of the game. Although CE Sabadell FC share a similar penchant for controlling the ball, they've managed only a single point in the standings compared to Castellon's three. While CE Sabadell FC slightly edge the xG per match at 1.8, Castellon’s defensive discipline, yielding a mere 0.25 xGA per match, suggests they are more than capable of stifling the visitors’ forays forward.
Given these numbers, a 2-1 victory for Castellon seems a sensible prediction, aligning with the most likely scoreline. The expectation of over 2.5 goals (66%) and both teams to score (61%) supports the notion of a potentially open contest, despite the shared playing styles aiming to control the midfield battleground.
Yet, the real intrigue lies in the betting market. The model suggests a 22% chance for a CE Sabadell FC upset, which might seem slim. However, the odds offered by Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet at 6.1 present a tantalising 31% edge — a value bet for those willing to back the underdog. Though the statistical landscape favours Castellon, the value is undeniably with CE Sabadell FC if you're hunting for a long-shot payoff.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · Castellon | X | 2 · CE Sabadell FC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 1.50 | 4.05 | EV+ 18% 5.50 |
| Betsson | 1.50 | 4.05 | EV+ 18% 5.50 |
| Nordicbet | 1.50 | 4.05 | EV+ 18% 5.50 |
Odds updated 18 Aug, 16:36
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards an CE Sabadell FC win since 18 August — the odds have shortened from 6.10 to 5.50 (−10%).
1.46 → 1.50
4.05 → 4.05
6.10 → 5.50
1.72 → 1.72
Betsson · 3 recorded price levels · 18/08/2026 → 18/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Castellon | CE Sabadell FC |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 3 | 1 |
| xPoints | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| xG per match | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| xGA per match | 0.25 | 0.57 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.14 | 0.23 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.16 | 0.06 |
| Playing style | Castellon | CE Sabadell FC |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.32 | 0.33 |
| Field tilt | 0.7 | 0.57 |
| xT per match | 1.2 | 0.59 |
| xTA per match | 0.65 | 0.36 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 21 | 32 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.24 | 0.19 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.33 | 0.27 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Entries into the box per match | 12 | 10 |
| Entries into the box against | 11 | 5 |
| Pass completion % | 0.8 | 0.67 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.8 | 0.53 |
| Passes per match | 444 | 272 |
| Passes against per match | 281 | 376 |
| Switches of play per match | 17.2 | 22.8 |
| Long balls per match | 28 | 30 |
| Set pieces | Castellon | CE Sabadell FC |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.04 | 0 |
| Corners per match | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Corners against per match | 5.1 | 1 |
| xG per corner | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| xGA per corner against | 0 | 0 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.5 | 0.25 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.8 | 0 |
| Other | Castellon | CE Sabadell FC |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.71 | 0.67 |
| The goalkeepers | Alberto Jimenez (Castellon) | Diego Licinio Lázaro Fuoli (CE Sabadell FC) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Save % | 100% | 100% |
| xG prevented | 100% | 100% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Castellon a 61% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Castellon 61%, draw 18%, CE Sabadell FC 22%.
The model's most likely final score is 2-1 at 10% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 66% and under at 34%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 61% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
Predictions come from PlaymakerAI's match model and reflect the model's assessment — not betting advice. Gamble responsibly.