LaLiga EA Sports, graphics and statistics
MADRID, 16 Dic. (EPDATA) –
Valencia CF faces FC Barcelona on matchday 17 of LaLiga EA Sports in Mestalla this Saturday at 9:00 p.m. (Movistar LaLiga), a match they come to after losing to Getafe, failing to add a single point to the 19 points they have in the competition. For its part, its rival this round, Barcelona, has 34 points after losing in the Catalan derby against Girona last round.
We review some of the statistics of both teams prior to the match:
OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the offensive section, Barça surpasses Valencia in goals per game, with 1.9 goals per game for the former compared to 1.1 for the latter. In terms of the quality of the scoring chances generated, the Blaugranas also surpass Valencia with 2.2 expected goals compared to 1, according to Driblab statistics consulted by Europa Press.
In total, on average, Valencia has taken 9.8 shots per game so far in the competition, compared to 16.2 for Barcelona. Of them, 3.3 were on goal in the case of Che and 6.2 in that of Culés.
During the competition, Xavi's team has better offensive numbers than Rubén Baraja's with 30.4 actions in the opponent's area per game compared to 15.2 for his rival.
In possession of the ball, Valencia has a record of 45.2% in the matches played so far, compared to Barcelona's 65.3%.
Offensive statistics: Valencia CF / FC Barcelona
Goals per game: 1,1 / 1,9.
Expected goals: 1 / 2,2.
Finishes: 9,8 / 16,2.
Shots on goal: 3,3 / 6,2.
Actions in rival area: 15,2 / 30,4.
Success in passes (%): 78% / 89,2%.
Ball possession (%): 45,2% / 65,3%.
Passes for possession: 3,1 / 5,7.
Centers: 13,9 / 18,3.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
In the defensive field, Xavi's team surpasses Valencia in duels won (53.8% compared to 48.6%). Furthermore, in the specific case of aerial duels, Baraja's men are victorious in 49% of them compared to 52% for Barcelona.
On average, Valencia has conceded 1.3 goals and 9.8 shots per game, compared to the 1.1 goals and 16.2 shots that the Blaugranas receive.
In terms of pressure, Valencia manages to recover the ball in the opponent's field on average 10.1 times per game, while Barcelona does so on 10.1 occasions.
Defensive statistics: Valencia CF / FC Barcelona
Duels won: 48,6% / 53,8%.
Air duels won: 49% / 52%.
Goals received: 1,3 / 1,1.
Shots received: 9,6 / 10,6.