MADRID, 28 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Rayo Vallecano plays matchday 8 of LaLiga EA Sports at the Vallecas stadium against Leganés this Saturday at 4:15 p.m. (Gol Play), a duel that comes after having tied against Girona, adding one point to the 9 they have in the competition. For its part, its opponent this day, Leganés, accumulates 6 points after drawing against Getafe in the last round.
We review some of the statistics of both teams prior to the match:
OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the offensive section, the franjirrojo team surpasses the cucumber team in goals per game, with 1.1 goals per game for the former compared to 0.6 for the latter, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press. In terms of the quality of the scoring chances generated, Rayo also surpasses the blue and white with 0.6 expected goals compared to 0.4.
In total, on average, Rayo Vallecano has taken 9.9 shots per game so far in the competition, compared to 7.6 for Leganés. Of them, 3.4 were between the three sticks in the case of the Vallecano team and 2.4 in that of Leganés.
So far in the League, Leganés improves the Vallecano team with 21.2 actions in the opponent’s area per game compared to 18.3 for its rival. Leganés also surpasses Rayo Vallecano in its success when passing, with a success percentage of 78.8% compared to 77.3%.
Offensive statistics: Rayo Vallecano / Leganés
Goals per game: 1,1 / 0,6.
Expected goals: 0,6 / 0,4.
Finishes: 9,9 / 7,6.
Shots on goal: 3,4 / 2,4.
Actions in rival area: 18,3 / 21,2.
Success in passes (%): 77,3% / 78,8%.
Ball possession (%): 47% / 42%.
Passes for possession: 2,7 / 2,9.
Centers: 18,7 / 21,6.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the defensive section, the Vallecanos surpass the Pepineros in duels won (48.8% compared to 47.1%). Furthermore, regarding duels in the air, Rayo Vallecano wins 49.6% of them, compared to 46% for Leganés.
On average, Rayo has conceded 1 goal and 9.9 shots per game, compared to the 1.1 goals and 7.6 shots that Leganés receives.
In terms of pressure, Iñigo Pérez’s men manage to take possession of the ball in opposing territory on average 16.1 times per game, while Borja Jiménez’s men do so on 10.1 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Rayo Vallecano / Leganés
Duels won: 48,8% / 47,1%.
Air duels won: 49,6% / 46%.
Goals received: 1 / 1,1.
Shots received: 10,4 / 11.