LaLiga EA Sports, graphics and statistics
MADRID, 13 Jan. (EPDATA) –
UD Las Palmas will play matchday 20 of LaLiga EA Sports at the Gran Canaria Stadium against Villarreal this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. a match they arrive at after losing to Barcelona, failing to add a single point to the 25 points they have in the competition. For its part, its rival this round, Villarreal, has 19 points after losing to Valencia last round.
We review some of the statistics of both teams prior to the match:
OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
On the offensive front, Villarreal has better numbers than Las Palmas in goals per game, with 1.4 goals per game for the former compared to 0.8 for the latter. In terms of the quality of the scoring chances generated, the Castellón team also surpasses the Canarian team with 0.8 expected goals compared to 1.4, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press.
In total, on average, Las Palmas has taken 10.2 shots per game so far in the competition compared to 10.8 for Marcelino's team. Of them, 3.2 were between the three suits in the case of García Pimienta's and 4.2 in that of Marcelino's.
In the rounds that have been played, Villarreal has better offensive numbers than Las Palmas with 21.6 actions in the opponent's area per game compared to 17.3 for its rival.
In terms of ball handling, Las Palmas has a record of 58% so far in the competition compared to Villarreal's 52%.
Offensive statistics: Las Palmas / Villarreal
Goals per game: 0,8 / 1,4.
Expected goals: 0,8 / 1,4.
Finishes: 10,2 / 10,8.
Shots on goal: 3,2 / 4,2.
Actions in rival area: 17,3 / 21,6.
Success in passes (%): 84,7% / 85,1%.
Ball possession (%): 58% / 52%.
Passes for possession: 4,4 / 4,1.
Centers: 14,3 / 15,8.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the defensive section, Las Palmas is better than Villarreal in duels won (53.8% compared to 51%). Furthermore, in the specific case of aerial duels, the island team is victorious in 47% of them, compared to 56% for the 'Yellow Submarine'.
On average, Las Palmas has received 0.9 goals and 10.2 shots per game, compared to the 2 goals and 10.8 shots that Villarreal receives.
In terms of pressure, the Gran Canaria team manages to recover the ball in the opponent's field on average 9.5 times per game, while the Castellón team does so on 6.9 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Las Palmas / Villarreal
Duels won: 53,8% / 51%.
Air duels won: 47% / 56%.
Goals received: 0,9 / 2.
Shots received: 12,8 / 16,2.