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MADRID, 9 Dic. (EPDATA) –
Villarreal plays matchday 16 of LaLiga EA Sports at the Estadio de la Cerámica against Real Sociedad this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. (DAZN), a match they arrive at after drawing against Sevilla, adding one point to the 16 points they have in the competition. For its part, its rival this round, Real Sociedad, has 26 points after drawing at Sadar last round.
We review some of the statistics of both teams prior to the match:
OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
On the offensive front, Real Sociedad improves Villarreal's records in goals per game, with 1.7 goals per game for the former compared to 1.5 for the latter. Regarding the quality of the scoring chances generated, both have a similar record with 1.4 expected goals, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press.
In total, on average, Villarreal has taken 10.9 shots per game so far in the competition compared to 12.3 for Real. Of them, 4.1 were between the three suits in the case of the 'groguet' team and 4.4 in that of the Basques.
So far in the League, Villarreal has better offensive numbers than the 'txuri-urdin' team with 21.8 actions in the opponent's area per game compared to 19 for its rival. Marcelino's men also surpass Real in the success of their passes, with a success percentage of 85.5% compared to 81.6%.
In terms of ball handling, Villarreal has a record of 53% so far in the League compared to Real Sociedad's 54.9%.
Offensive statistics: Villarreal / Real Sociedad
Goals per game: 1,5 / 1,7.
Expected goals: 1,4 / 1,4.
Finishes: 10,9 / 12,3.
Shots on goal: 4,1 / 4,4.
Actions in rival area: 21,8 / 19.
Success in passes (%): 85,5% / 81,6%.
Ball possession (%): 53% / 54,9%.
Passes for possession: 4,3 / 3,9.
Centers: 15,3 / 15,9.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the defensive field, the Castellón team surpasses the Guipuzcoan team in duels won (50.6% compared to 48.2%). Furthermore, in the specific case of aerial duels, Villarreal emerges victorious in 57% of them compared to 58% for Real.
On average, Villarreal has received 1.7 goals and 10.9 shots per game, compared to the 1.2 goals and 12.3 shots received by Imanol Alguacil's team.
In terms of pressure, Villarreal manages to recover the ball in the opponent's field on average 8.1 times per game, therefore, Real Sociedad does so on 13 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Villarreal / Real Sociedad
Duels won: 50,6% / 48,2%.
Air duels won: 57% / 58%.
Goals received: 1,7 / 1,2.
Shots received: 16,3 / 12.