LaLiga EA Sports, graphics and statistics
MADRID, 20 Ene. (EPDATA) –
Celta faces Real Sociedad on matchday 21 of LaLiga EA Sports in Balaídos this Saturday at 9:00 p.m. (Movistar LaLiga), a match they arrive at after drawing against Mallorca, adding one point to the 17 points they have in the competition. For its part, its rival this round, Real Sociedad, has 32 points after losing the Basque derby against Athletic Club last round.
We review some of the statistics of both teams prior to the match:
OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
On the offensive front, Real Sociedad surpasses Celta in goals per game, with 1.6 goals per game for the former compared to 1.1 for the latter. Regarding the quality of the scoring chances generated, the opposite occurs and the Celtiñas surpass the 'txuri urdines' with 1.3 expected goals compared to 1.4, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press.
In total, on average, Celta has taken 13.6 shots per game so far in the competition, compared to 12.3 for Real Sociedad. Of these, 4.2 were between the three clubs in the case of Celta and 4.2 in the case of Real Sociedad.
In the rounds that have been played, Celta has better offensive numbers than the San Sebastian team with 22.1 actions in the opponent's area per game compared to 18.6 for its rival. The same does not happen with the success of their passes, where Real surpasses the Galician team with a success percentage of 81.7% compared to 78.9%.
In terms of ball conservation, Celta has a record of 44% so far in the competition compared to 55% for Real Sociedad.
Offensive statistics: Celta / Real Sociedad
Goals per game: 1,1 / 1,6.
Expected goals: 1,4 / 1,3.
Finishes: 13,6 / 12,3.
Shots on goal: 4,2 / 4,2.
Actions in rival area: 22,1 / 18,6.
Success in passes (%): 78,9% / 81,7%.
Ball possession (%): 44% / 55%.
Passes for possession: 3,1 / 3,8.
Centers: 19,8 / 16,1.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the defensive section, Celta surpasses Real Sociedad in duels won (50.1% compared to 47.8%). Furthermore, in the specific case of aerial duels, Rafa Benítez's team is victorious in 53% of them, compared to 55% of Imanol Alguacil's team.
On average, Celta has conceded 1.5 goals and 13.6 shots per game, compared to the 1.1 goals and 12.3 shots that Real receives.
In terms of pressure, Celta manages to recover the ball in the opponent's field on average 7.4 times per game, therefore, Real Sociedad does so on 9.8 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Celta / Real Sociedad
Duels won: 50,1% / 47,8%.
Air duels won: 53% / 55%.
Goals received: 1,5 / 1,1.
Shots received: 12,3 / 12.