LaLiga EA Sports, graphics and statistics
MADRID, 24 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Rayo Vallecano plays matchday 14 of LaLiga EA Sports at the Vallecas Stadium against FC Barcelona this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. (DAZN), a match they arrive at after having lost against Girona, failing to add a single point to the 18 points they have in the competition. For its part, its rival this day, Barcelona, has 30 points, after adding another three by beating Alavés in the last round.
We review some of the statistics of both teams prior to the match:
OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
On the offensive front, Barcelona improves Rayo Vallecano’s records in goals per game, with 2 goals per game for the former compared to 1.2 for the latter. In terms of the quality of the scoring chances generated, the Catalan team also surpasses the group with 2.1 expected goals compared to 1.4, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press.
In total, on average, Francisco’s men have made 13.4 shots per game so far in the competition compared to 15.4 for Barcelona. Of them, 5.5 were between the three sticks in the case of Rayo Vallecano and 6.3 in that of the Barça team.
So far in the League, Barcelona has better offensive numbers than Rayo Vallecano with 28.2 actions in the opponent’s area per game compared to 20.3 for its rival. The culés also surpass the Madrid team in their success when passing, with a success rate of 89.2% compared to 76.9%.
In possession of the ball, Rayo has a record of 46.5% so far in the competition, compared to 66.7% for Barcelona.
Offensive statistics: Rayo Vallecano / Barcelona
Goals per game: 1,2 / 2.
Expected goals: 1,4 / 2,1.
Finishes: 13,4 / 15,4.
Shots on goal: 5,5 / 6,3.
Actions in rival area: 20,3 / 28,2.
Success in passes (%): 76,9% / 89,2%.
Ball possession (%): 46,5% / 66,7%.
Passes for possession: 3 / 5,8.
Centers: 16,6 / 18,3.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the defensive field, Barcelona surpasses Rayo in duels won (54% compared to 46.1%). Furthermore, in the specific case of aerial duels, the Madrid team wins 47% of them compared to 52% for the Blaugranas.
On average, Rayo has received 1.3 goals and 13.4 shots per game, compared to 1 goal and 15.4 shots received by Barça.
In terms of pressure, Rayo manages to recover the ball in the opponent’s field on average 11.1 times per game, while Barcelona does so on 12.1 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Rayo Vallecano / Barcelona
Duels won: 46,1% / 54%.
Air duels won: 47% / 52%.
Goals received: 1,3 / 1.
Shots received: 14,9 / 10,5.