LaLiga EA Sports, graphics and statistics
MADRID, 17 Mar. (EPDATA) –
Atlético de Madrid faces FC Barcelona on matchday 29 of LaLiga EA Sports at the Cívitas Metropolitano this Sunday at 9:00 p.m. (DAZN), a match they arrive at after losing to Cádiz, failing to add a single point to the 55 points they have in the competition. For its part, its rival this round, Barcelona, has 61 points after beating Mallorca last round.
We review some of the statistics of both teams prior to the match:
OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the offensive section, Barcelona has better numbers than Atlético de Madrid in goals per game, with 2 goals per game for the former compared to 1.9 for the latter. In terms of the quality of the scoring chances generated, the Catalan team also surpasses the Madrid team with 2.2 expected goals compared to 1.7, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press.
In total, on average, Atlético de Madrid has taken 12.6 shots per game so far in the competition compared to 16 for Barcelona. Of them, 5.8 were on goal in the case of the colchoneros and 6.2 in the case of the ‘culers’.
During the competition, Barcelona has better offensive numbers than Atlético de Madrid with 31.4 actions in the opponent’s area per game compared to 26.4 for its rival.
In terms of ball conservation, the red and white team has a record of 51% so far in the League compared to 65% for the Blaugranas.
Offensive statistics: Atlético de Madrid / Barcelona
Goals per game: 1,9 / 2.
Expected goals: 1,7 / 2,2.
Finishes: 12,6 / 16.
Shots on goal: 5,8 / 6,2.
Actions in rival area: 26,4 / 31,4.
Success in passes (%): 84,5% / 89,1%.
Ball possession (%): 51% / 65%.
Passes for possession: 4,4 / 5,2.
Centers: 16,8 / 17,6.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the defensive field, Atlético de Madrid has better numbers than Barcelona in duels won (54.4% compared to 53.8%). Furthermore, in the specific case of aerial duels, Atlético is victorious in 57% of them compared to 55% for Barça
On average, Simeone’s men have conceded 1.1 goals and 12.6 shots per game compared to the 1.2 goals and 16 shots that Xavi’s team receives.
In terms of pressure, Atlético de Madrid manages to recover the ball in the opponent’s field on average 4.5 times per game, therefore, Barcelona does so on 4.9 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Atlético de Madrid / Barcelona
Duels won: 54,4% / 53,8%.
Air duels won: 57% / 55%.
Goals received: 1,1 / 1,2.
Shots received: 12,7 / 10,6.