MADRID, 22 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Athletic Club will play matchday 6 of LaLiga EA Sports at San Mamés against Celta this Sunday at 16.15 (Movistar LaLiga), a clash that they come into after having won against Leganés, managing to add three points to the 10 they have in the competition. For their part, their rival this round, Celta, has 9 points after adding another three points after beating Valladolid in the last round.
We review some of the statistics of both teams before the match:
OFFENSIVE STATS
In the offensive section, Celta has bettered the ‘lions’ record in goals per game, with 2.6 goals per game for the former compared to 1.3 for the latter. As for the quality of the goal opportunities generated, Celta also beat Athletic with 1.3 expected goals compared to 0.5, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press.
In total, Athletic Club has had 7.2 shots per game on average so far this competition, compared to 10.8 for Celta. Of these, 2.5 were on target for Ibaigane’s team and 5.8 for Celta.
In the league so far, the Vigo team has better offensive numbers than the Biscayan team with 26.5 actions in the opponent’s box per game compared to 22.3 for their rival. Celta also surpasses Athletic in their accuracy when it comes to passing, with a success rate of 85.5% compared to 81%.
In terms of ball retention, the ‘lions’ have recorded a figure of 54% so far in the competition compared to 51% for the Galicians.
Offensive statistics: Athletic Club / Celta
Goals per game: 1,3 / 2,6.
Expected goals: 0,5 / 1,3.
Finishes: 7,2 / 10,8.
Shots on goal: 2,5 / 5,8.
Actions in rival area: 22,3 / 26,5.
Passing success (%): 81% / 85,5%.
Ball possession (%): 54% / 51%.
Passes per possession: 3,2 / 4,4.
Centers: 29,5 / 16,7.
DEFENSIVE STATS
In terms of defence, the red-and-whites have the advantage over the Galician team in terms of duels won (49.6% compared to 46.5%). Furthermore, in terms of aerial battles, Athletic has emerged victorious in 54.8% of them, compared to Celta’s 45.7%.
On average, Athletic Club has conceded 1 goal and 7.2 shots per game compared to the 2 goals and 10.8 shots that Celta has conceded.
As for pressing, the red-and-whites manage to get the ball in the opponent’s half on average 16 times per match, while Celta does so on 10 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Athletic Club / Celta
Duels won: 49,6% / 46,5%.
Aerial duels won: 54,8% / 45,7%.
Goals conceded: 1 / 2.
Shots received: 7,2 / 9,6.