MADRID, 12 May. (EUROPA PRESS) –
LaLiga EA Sports, graphics and statistics
Barcelona plays matchday 35 of LaLiga EA Sports at the Stadi Lluís Companys against Real Sociedad this Monday at 9:00 p.m. (Movistar LaLiga), a confrontation that comes after losing to Girona, not adding any points to the 73 they have in the competition. For its part, its rival this matchday, Real Sociedad, has 54 points after beating Las Palmas last matchday.
We review some of the statistics of both teams prior to the match:
OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
On the offensive front, the ‘culer’ team improves the San Sebastian team’s records in goals per game with 2.1 goals per game for the former compared to 1.4 for the latter, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press. In terms of the quality of the scoring chances generated, the Catalan team also surpasses the Basque team with 1.9 expected goals compared to 1.2.
In total, on average, Barcelona has taken 15.6 shots per game so far in the competition compared to 12.2 for Real Sociedad. Of them, 5.8 were between the three suits in the case of Xavi’s and 4 in Alguacil’s.
During the competition, Barça has better offensive numbers than the Gipuzkoans with 31.3 actions in the opponent’s area per game compared to 21.8 for their rival. The Blaugranas also improve on the ‘txuri urdin’ in the success of their passes with a success percentage of 88.2% compared to 82.2%.
In terms of ball handling, Barcelona maintains a record of 64.8% so far in the competition compared to Real’s 56.4%.
Offensive statistics: Barcelona / Real Sociedad
Goals per game: 2,1 / 1,4.
Expected goals: 1,9 / 1,2.
Finishes: 15,6 / 12,2.
Shots on goal: 5,8 / 4.
Actions in rival area: 31,3 / 21,8.
Success in passes (%): 88,2% / 82,2%.
Ball possession (%): 64,8% / 56,4%.
Passes for possession: 5,2 / 3,8.
Centers: 17,6 / 18,2.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the defensive field, the Catalan team is above the Gipuzkoans in duels won (48.6% compared to 47.6%). Furthermore, with respect to aerial duels, Barça wins 54.2% of them compared to 56.1% for Real.
On average, Xavi’s team has received 1.3 goals and 15.6 shots per game compared to the 1 goal and 12.2 shots that Alguacil’s team receives.
In terms of pressure, FC Barcelona manages to obtain the ball in the opponent’s field on average 13.3 times per game, while Real Sociedad does so on 13.9 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Barcelona / Real Sociedad
Duels won: 48,6% / 47,6%.
Air duels won: 54,2% / 56,1%.
Goals received: 1,3 / 1.
Shots received: 10,6 / 10.