MADRID, 29 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Celta faces Girona on matchday 8 of LaLiga EA Sports at the ABANCA Balaídos this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. (DAZN), a duel that comes after having lost against Atlético de Madrid, without managing to add a single point to the 9 they have in the competition. For its part, its rival this round, Girona, accumulates 8 points after drawing against Rayo Vallecano last round.
We review some of the statistics of both teams prior to the match:
OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the offensive section, the Celtic team has better numbers than the rojiblancos in goals per game, with 2 goals per game for the former compared to 1.1 for the latter, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press. In terms of the quality of the scoring chances generated, the Galician team also surpasses the Catalan team with 1.2 expected goals compared to 1.1.
In total, on average, Celta has taken 9.9 shots per game so far in the competition, compared to 9.3 for Girona. Of them, 4.9 were on goal in the case of the Vigo team and 3.1 in the case of the Gironí team.
During the competition, the Celtiñas have better offensive numbers than the Gironís with 26.9 actions in the opponent’s area per game compared to 19.3 for their rival. The same does not happen with the success of their passes, where Girona surpasses Celta with a success percentage of 88.2% compared to 86.2%.
Offensive statistics: Celta de Vigo / Girona
Goals per game: 2 / 1,1.
Expected goals: 1,2 / 1,1.
Finishes: 9,9 / 9,3.
Shots on goal: 4,9 / 3,1.
Actions in rival area: 26,9 / 19,3.
Success in passes (%): 86,2% / 88,2%.
Ball possession (%): 52% / 48%.
Passes for possession: 4,8 / 5,3.
Centers: 16,2 / 17,2.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the defensive panorama, the Catalan team surpasses the Galician in duels won (51.2% compared to 46.8%). Furthermore, in the specific case of aerial duels, Celta wins 43.9% of them, compared to 49.1% for Girona.
On average, Giráldez’s team has conceded 2 goals and 9.9 shots per game, compared to the 1.4 goals and 9.3 shots that Michel’s team receives.
In terms of pressure, the Vigo team manage to obtain the ball in the opponent’s field on average 11.3 times per game, therefore, Girona does so on 13.1 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Celta Vigo / Girona
Duels won: 46,8% / 51,2%.
Air duels won: 43,9% / 49,1%.
Goals received: 2 / 1,4.
Shots received: 9,3 / 10,3.