The Catalans start as favorites due to the difference in category between one squad and another. For this reason and knowing that they scored many goals in their last two friendlies, we believe that the boys of Eusebio Sacristán can win the match by one or two goals difference. Remember that his opponent is rough and combative but extremely limited at the time of elaboration. Therefore, we should not be surprised if it costs you to score. In the end, it is expected that the highest quality of the visit will be imposed on specific plays or by standing balls.
Sabadell:
After having completed a campaign to forget in the second B Division last, Sabadell will seek to complete a good season 2018-2019. Your initial objective is to save yourself from the descent and maintain the category. After that, he could focus on seeking a return to the second division (Liga2). In terms of results, registered 49 points, product of 9 wins, 22 draws and 7 falls (12th place). If goals are involved, he scored 31 and gave 29 on his fence, proving to be quite balanced at the time of scoring. If we analyze these numbers, we can conclude that the Catalan team was an extremely difficult opponent to overcome. It is enough to know that he tied 22 matches out of 38 possible to corroborate this affirmation. Of course, it cost him a lot to win in Group 3, standing out for having serious problems when preparing.
In matters of friendlies, Sabadell has only played one so far, lacking football rhythm in all areas of the field. Of course, the result obtained in this match maintained the pattern of results recorded in the previous season (0-1 win against Palamós, which was generated from the initial stage with a goal scored at 13 ‘minutes of play). For this duel, the Catalans are expected to take their precautions and defend more than ever. The logic indicates that they retract their lines in a constant way, trying to cover the spaces that can be generated with the 4-3-3 system that their rival will surely use.
Girona:
The picture of Eusebio Sacristán comes toned to this match after winning by a landslide his last two games of preparation (6-0 to Australian Melbourne City and 0-5 to Indian Kerala Blaster). Now the objective of the team is to ratify what was done in both games, which were positive from the psychic and from the statistical. However, they were rivals of lesser value to draw important conclusions. Of course, the two friendlies that served the Spanish team more were those that played in English territory (0-0 draw against Bolton Wanderers of the second division and defeat 1-0 against Oldham of the fourth division).
Continuing with the analysis you should know that Girona is in the process of renewal after the departure of Pablo Machín and the arrival of Eusebio Sacristán (ex Real Sociedad). The objective of the coach is to balance the squad, as it was very irregular in the Santander League 2017-2018 (positive and negative spells that alternated, as well as the goals scored and transferred). In the first games of this preseason, Jonas Ramalho and Sebas Coris were not present due to injury. Neither the Uruguayan Christian Stuani nor the Colombian side Johan Mojica participated, being on vacation after their participation in the 2018 World Cup Russia. For this duel, many of these players are expected to play, either at the entrance or as spare parts (Aday, Bernardo, Juanpe, Planas, Timor, Granell, Pere Pons Borja, Portu and Lozano).
The last match between both teams was a friendly match in August 2016. On that occasion, Girona won 1-3 after the final whistle (similar result since the initial stage). Previously, Sabadell and Girona had met for the Liga2, giving the following results in the field of the venue: Victoria 2-3 of Girona in April 2012, victory 4-1 of Sabadell in January 2013, victory 4-0 of Sabadell in March 2014 and triumph 0-2 in Girona in October 2014.
PREDICTION: Girona to win @ 1.55
