Ceuta vs Sabadell Prediction & Betting Tips (10 October)

AD Ceuta FC host CE Sabadell at the Estadio Municipal Alfonso Murube on Saturday 10 October 2026 (16:15 CEST) in matchday 9 of the 2026/27 LaLiga Hypermotion season, in what could prove to be a crucial early test for two sides heading in very different directions. Ceuta are fighting for survival in 21st place with just five points from eight games, while Ferran Costa's Sabadell arrive in Ceuta sitting comfortably in seventh on 13 points, only four points adrift of the playoff spots. The Catalans will be favourites to take all three points back to Nova Creu Alta, priced at 2.19 in European odds, with the draw at 3.51 and a home win at 3.41.

Ceuta's campaign has been a struggle so far, but there were signs of life in their last two outings. After grinding out a 1-1 draw away to promotion-chasing Castellón last weekend, Iván Ania's side showed real character, and that result followed an impressive 3-1 home win over Real Sociedad B in which Kuki Zalazar and Álex Camacho led the line effectively in a 4-3-3. With Guillermo Vallejo between the posts and a defence marshalled by Carlos Hernández and Albert Caparrós, Ceuta will look to frustrate Sabadell and lean on the creativity of Anuar and Chidiebere Okoro in midfield. However, with Omar Sadik suspended earlier in the month and defensive lapses costing them dearly against Burgos (3-1) and Las Palmas (2-0), consistency remains their biggest enemy.

Sabadell, meanwhile, have been one of the surprise packages of the new season. Costa's men are unbeaten in their last five league matches, although they were held to a 0-0 draw at home by FC Andorra last time out despite dominating possession and firing 16 shots. Their only league defeat came on the road at Mallorca, where they fell 2-0 at Son Moix, so they will be eager to prove their perfect home form travels. The 4-4-2 built around Diego Fuoli in goal, Pere Pons dictating tempo in midfield, and the American forward Nicholas Gioacchini — already on three league goals — has made Sabadell organised, physical and dangerous on the counter, with Ton Ripoll and Edgar González providing experience at the back.

Head-to-head history slightly favours Sabadell, and their superior squad depth, defensive structure and form make them the logical pick despite Ceuta's home advantage at the Murube. Ceuta have failed to keep a clean sheet in seven of their last eight matches, and while their attack is capable of producing moments of quality through Zalazar and Kialy Abdoul Koné, Sabadell's compact 4-4-2 should exploit the gaps Ceuta leave in transition. With the visitors priced as clear favourites at 2.19 and Ceuta's defensive record among the worst in the division, our prediction for this LaLiga2 clash is a 1-2 away win for Sabadell, with Gioacchini once again the man to watch for the visit