Find out with these in-depth stats from their Premier League campaigns this season, courtesy of Squawka…
Appearances
It’s a tie in this category, though Delaney perhaps shades it having completed 90 minutes of every game, as opposed to Otamendi who was substituted against Sunderland.
Otamendi - 15
Delaney - 15
Goals
It’s level again... Both have netted a goal each in the Premier League this season - and both have come against Norwich.
Otamendi - 1
Delaney - 1
Defensive actions
Whilst the Argentine leads the way with interceptions (40 to 25), Delaney has completed more clearances (123 to 112) and blocks (18 to 3).
Otamendi - 10
Delaney - 11
Defensive duels
The City man has attempted 78 tackles to Delaney’s 24 with a success rate of 35%, although the Palace defender has committed 10% more fouls. Aerial duels are more closely contested, with Otamendi victorious in 59% and the Irishman successful in 61%.
Otamendi – 48%
Delaney – 56%
Clean sheets
The Argentine narrowly edges this one with four goalless draws. Palace have also been involved in two scoreless games, and beat Southampton 1-0 at Selhurst Park.
Otamendi - 4
Delaney - 3
Pass completion
The City man has made a significantly higher number of Premier League passes than his Palace counterpart with 786. The Eagles’ centre-back has made 446. With an average length of 20 metres, forward passes make 85.6% of Otamendi’s plays.
Otamendi - 86%,
Delaney - 74%
Chances created
The Palace man boasts double Otamendi’s record, with three key passes and one assist.
Otamendi - 2
Delaney - 4
So, Delaney wins the statistical battle, but who will come out on top on Saturday? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, using #cityview.
