MADRID 5 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Real Madrid faces Villarreal on matchday 9 of LaLiga EA Sports at the Santiago Bernabéu this Saturday at 9:00 p.m. (Movistar LaLiga), a match they arrive at after having tied against Atlético de Madrid, adding one point to the 18 they have in the competition. For its part, its rival this round, Villarreal, has 17 points after adding another three points by beating Las Palmas last round.
We review some of the statistics of both teams prior to the match:
OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
On the offensive front, both have an identical record in goals per game of 2.1, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press.
In total, on average, Real Madrid has taken 15.8 shots per game so far in the competition compared to 12.8 for Villarreal. Of them, 6.8 were between the three suits in the case of the white team and 4.8 in that of the ‘groguets’.
In the days that have been played, Ancelotti’s men have better offensive numbers than Marcelino’s team with 32.9 actions in the opponent’s area per game compared to 20 for their rival. Real Madrid also improves on Villarreal in the success of their passes, with a success percentage of 89.2% compared to 83.7%.
In the handling of the ball, the people of Madrid maintain a record of 65% so far in the League compared to 49% of those from Castellón.
Offensive statistics: Real Madrid / Villarreal
Goals per game: 2,1 / 2,1.
Expected goals: 1,4 / 1,4.
Finishes: 15,8 / 12,8.
Shots on goal: 6,8 / 4,8.
Actions in rival area: 32,9 / 20.
Success in passes (%): 89,2% / 83,7%.
Ball possession (%): 65% / 49%.
Passes for possession: 6,1 / 3,7.
Centers: 18,5 / 21,4.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the defensive field, the ‘yellow submarine’ surpasses Ancelotti’s men in duels won (55.2% compared to 55%). Furthermore, in the specific case of aerial duels, Real Madrid wins 58.2% of them compared to 59% of Marcelino’s.
On average, Real Madrid has conceded 0.8 goals and 15.8 shots per game, compared to the 1.9 goals and 12.8 shots that Villarreal receives.
In terms of pressure, the whites manage to take possession of the ball in opposing territory on average 12.9 times per match, while the ‘groguets’ do so on 11.8 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Real Madrid / Villarreal
Duels won: 55% / 55,2%.
Air duels won: 58,2% / 59%.
Goals received: 0,8 / 1,9.
Shots received: 8,9 / 12,6.