LaLiga EA Sports, graphics and statistics
MADRID, 3 Mar. (EPDATA) –
Athletic Club faces Barcelona on matchday 27 of LaLiga EA Sports in San Mamés this Sunday at 9:00 p.m. (Movistar LaLiga), a match they come to after losing to Real Betis, failing to add a single point to the 49 points they have in the competition. For its part, its rival this round, Barcelona, has 57 points after beating Getafe last round.
We review some of the statistics of both teams prior to the match:
OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the offensive section, Barcelona surpasses Athletic Club in goals per game, with 2.2 goals per game for the former compared to 1.8 for the latter. In terms of the quality of the scoring chances generated, Barça also surpasses Athletic with 2.3 expected goals compared to 1.6, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press.
In total, on average, Athletic Club has taken 13 shots per game so far in the competition compared to 16.1 for FC Barcelona. Of them, 5 were on goal in the case of the Biscayans and 6.3 in the case of the Catalans.
In the days that have been played, Barça has better offensive numbers than Athletic with 32 actions in the opponent’s area per game compared to 26.2 for its rival. The blaugranas also surpass the rojiblancos in their success when passing, with a success rate of 89.1% compared to 78.9%.
In possession of the ball, Athletic Club has a record of 50% so far in the competition compared to Barcelona’s 65%.
Offensive statistics: Athletic Club / Barcelona
Goals per game: 1,8 / 2,2.
Expected goals: 1,6 / 2,3.
Finishes: 13 / 16,1.
Shots on goal: 5 / 6,3.
Actions in rival area: 26,2 / 32.
Success in passes (%): 78,9% / 89,1%.
Ball possession (%): 50% / 65%.
Passes for possession: 3,1 / 5,4.
Centers: 22,7 / 17,9.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the defensive section, Barcelona surpasses Athletic in duels won (53.8% compared to 47.5%). Furthermore, in the specific case of aerial duels, Valverde’s men are victorious in 52% of them compared to 55% of Xavi’s.
On average, Athletic has conceded 1 goal and 13 shots per game, compared to the 1.3 goals and 16.1 shots that Barcelona receives.
In terms of pressure, Athletic Club manages to recover the ball in the opponent’s field on average 7.8 times per game, while Barça does so on 6.8 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Athletic Club / Barcelona
Duels won: 47,5% / 53,8%.
Air duels won: 52% / 55%.
Goals received: 1 / 1,3.
Shots received: 10,2 / 10,8.