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MADRID, 10 Dic. (EPDATA) –
FC Barcelona plays match day 16 of LaLiga EA Sports at the Lluís Companys Stadium against Girona FC, this Sunday at 9:00 p.m. (DAZN), in a match they arrive at after beating Atlético de Madrid, managing to add three points to the 34 points they have in the competition. For its part, its rival this round, Girona, is co-leader with 38 points after adding another three points by beating Valencia last round.
We review some of the statistics of both teams prior to the match:
OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
On the offensive front, Girona surpasses Barcelona in goals per game with 2.3 goals per game for the former compared to 1.9 for the latter. Regarding the quality of the scoring chances generated, the opposite occurs and Barça surpasses Girona with 2.1 expected goals compared to 1.9, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press.
In total, on average, Barcelona has made 15.2 shots per game so far in the competition, compared to 13.4 for Girona. Of them, 5.9 were on goal in the case of the 'culers' and 4.9 in the case of the 'gironins'.
So far in the League, Barça has better offensive numbers than Girona with 28.5 actions in the opponent's area per game compared to 27.1 for its rival. The blaugranas also surpass the rojiblancos in the effectiveness of their passes, with a success rate of 89.3% compared to 87.3%.
In terms of ball handling, Barcelona has a record of 66.1% so far in the League compared to 58.1% for Girona.
Offensive statistics: Barcelona / Girona
Goals per game: 1,9 / 2,3.
Expected goals: 2,1 / 1,9.
Finishes: 15,2 / 13,4.
Shots on goal: 5,9 / 4,9.
Actions in rival area: 28,5 / 27,1.
Success in passes (%): 89,3% / 87,3%.
Ball possession (%): 66,1% / 58,1%.
Passes for possession: 5,7 / 4,8.
Centers: 17,7 / 21,1.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the defensive panorama, Barça is better than Girona in duels won (53.5% compared to 49.8%). Furthermore, in the specific case of aerial duels, Xavi's men prevail in 52% of them compared to 53% for the Girona team.
On average, the Blaugranas have conceded 0.9 goals and 15.2 shots per game, compared to the 1.2 goals and 13.4 shots received by Michel's team.
In terms of pressure, FC Barcelona manages to recover the ball in the opponent's field on average 10.7 times per game, while Girona does so on 9.7 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Barcelona / Girona
Duels won: 53,5% / 49,8%.
Air duels won: 52% / 53%.
Goals received: 0,9 / 1,2.
Shots received: 10,3 / 12,7.